Python Automation Engineer

Signify Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Signify Technology is seeking a Python Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain automation tools that streamline workflows and boost operational efficiency across the organization.

You will design, develop, and maintain automation scripts, identify manual processes to automate, and integrate tools with internal systems and APIs. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to translate pain points into automation requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python, including experience building tools used by other people/teams.
• Experience with REST APIs and integrating with third-party services.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Comfortable working with Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting.
• Understanding of software testing principles (unit testing, test automation).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple automation projects.
• Clear communication skills, able to explain technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts and tools using Python.
• Identify manual, repetitive processes and build solutions to automate them.
• Integrate automation tools with internal systems, APIs, and third-party services.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipeline automation.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code that other teams can rely on and extend.
• Monitor and troubleshoot automation tooling in production, resolving issues quickly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand workflow pain points and translate them into automation requirements.
• Maintain version control and documentation for all automation tools and scripts.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Linux/Unix

Shell scripting

Testing principles

Problem solving

Independent work

Communication

Tools

Git

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

About The Role

My client are for a Python Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain automation tools and scripts that streamline our workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve operational efficiency across the organization.

Job Title: Python Automation Engineer

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts and tools using Python
• Identify manual, repetitive processes and build solutions to automate them
• Integrate automation tools with internal systems, APIs, and third-party services
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipeline automation
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code that other teams can rely on and extend
• Monitor and troubleshoot automation tooling in production, resolving issues quickly
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand workflow pain points and translate them into automation requirements
• Maintain version control and documentation for all automation tools and scripts

What We're Looking For

• Strong proficiency in Python, including experience building tools used by other people/teams
• Experience with REST APIs and integrating with third-party services
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
• Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• Comfortable working with Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting
• Understanding of software testing principles (unit testing, test automation)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple automation projects
• Clear communication skills, able to explain technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• Background in DevOps or security automation
• Experience with data processing libraries (Pandas, etc.)