Python Automation Engineer

TechDigital Group; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is seeking an experienced Python Automation Engineer to design and support data integration, reporting, and process automation within a z/OS environment. You will develop data extraction and loading processes, automate workflows, and enable centralized reporting across enterprise platforms.

The role emphasizes Python development, automation scripting, Unix/Linux administration, and CI/CD with Jenkins, ETL, and data integration expertise.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Python development and automation scripting.
• 6-10 years of hands-on experience in Python development.
• Unix/Linux administration experience.
• Git version control and source code management.
• Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline knowledge.
• Experience developing ETL, data integration, and reporting solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based automation scripts and solutions for infrastructure and operational processes.
• Build extract, transform, and load (ETL) scripts to provide data feeds from patch and RSU maintenance databases to a centralized database.
• Design and implement processes for extracting data required for centralized reporting and management reviews.
• Build and maintain data ingestion processes for vendor data feed reporting.
• Develop automated daily reporting and summary generation processes for management and operational teams.
• Assist in automating process flows, workflow tracking, and operational activities defined through the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and platform teams to improve reporting accuracy, process efficiency, and automation capabilities.

Skills

Python development

Automation scripting

Unix/Linux administration

Git version control

Jenkins / CI-CD

ETL / data integration

Troubleshooting / debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related

Tools

PostgreSQL

z/OS & USS

ZOWE API Mediation Layer

z/Python development

z/OSMF

Job description

Skills

• Python Development & Automation Scripting: Yes


• Unix/Linux Administration: Yes


• ETL / Data Integration Development: Yes


• Git Version Control: Yes


• Jenkins / CI-CD: Yes


• z/OS & USS: Yes


• PostgreSQL: Yes


• ZOWE API Mediation Layer: No

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Python Automation Engineer with expertise in Python development, automation scripting, and Unix/Linux administration to build and support data integration, reporting, and process automation solutions within a z/OS environment. The role involves developing data extraction and loading processes, automating operational workflows, enabling centralized reporting, and supporting enterprise infrastructure platforms.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong expertise in Python development and automation scripting.


• 6-10 years of hands-on experience in Python development.


• Unix/Linux administration experience.


• Git version control and source code management.


• Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline knowledge.


• Experience developing ETL, data integration, and reporting solutions.


• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills

Preferred Skills

• z/Python development experience.


• ZOWE API Mediation Layer experience.


• z/OSMF experience.


• z/OS and USS (Unix System Services) knowledge.


• PostgreSQL database experience.


• Familiarity with mainframe-based automation and integration frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based automation scripts and solutions for infrastructure and operational processes.


• Build extract, transform, and load (ETL) scripts to provide data feeds from patch and RSU maintenance databases to a centralized database.


• Design and implement processes for extracting data required for centralized reporting and management reviews.


• Build and maintain data ingestion processes for vendor data feed reporting.


• Develop automated daily reporting and summary generation processes for management and operational teams.


• Assist in automating process flows, workflow tracking, and operational activities defined through the project lifecycle.


• Collaborate with infrastructure and platform teams to improve reporting accuracy, process efficiency, and automation capabilities.


• Maintain technical documentation for automation solutions, reporting processes, and data integration workflows

Other Requirements

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Experience working with enterprise reporting and operational data.


• Strong documentation and technical writing capabilities.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with infrastructure, operations, and engineering teams.


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.