Python Automation Engineer | Centraprise | Atlanta, GA

Centraprise, Corp.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Centraprise is actively seeking an experienced Python Automation Engineer for an on-site contract in Atlanta, GA. The role focuses on designing and scaling automated deployment frameworks, AWS integrations, and IaC workflows using Python, Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to deliver reliable software.

You will own automation scripting, cloud provisioning, and CI/CD orchestration across enterprise client engagements, collaborating with cross-functional teams in Agile environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, DevOps automation, or cloud infrastructure.
• Hands-on Python scripting experience and automation frameworks.
• Experience automating AWS cloud services and infrastructure components.
• Proficiency in shell/Bash scripting for Linux/Unix systems.
• Experience with Ansible and Terraform for IaC provisioning.
• Experience building Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python automation scripts and frameworks.
• Automate AWS infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and management using Python.
• Develop shell/Bash scripts for system administration tasks.
• Implement IaC using Ansible and Terraform for multi-environment deployments.
• Build and optimize Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and releases.
• Troubleshoot deployment failures and performance issues across environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile sprints and document workflows.

Skills

Python scripting

AWS automation

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins CI/CD

Shell Bash

Linux administration

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Position Summary

Centraprise is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Python Automation Engineer with a strong professional background in Python scripting, cloud infrastructure automation, and CI/CD pipeline management to join our client project on a full-time contract basis on-site in Atlanta, Georgia. In this critical DevOps and automation engineering role, you will be responsible for designing, building, executing, and scaling robust automated deployment frameworks, AWS cloud integrations, and infrastructure-as-code workflows. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in Python, AWS services, Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to deliver uncompromised system reliability, high operational efficiency, and rapid software delivery. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global IT staffing and enterprise consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Python Automation Engineer supporting Centraprise in Atlanta, Georgia, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of automation scripting, cloud infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD pipeline orchestration, and operational efficiency improvements across enterprise client engagements. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, and maintaining advanced Python scripts and automation frameworks for infrastructure provisioning and operational workflows, automating core Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure and cloud services utilizing Python and software development kits, authoring and executing robust shell and Bash scripting for system administration tasks, managing infrastructure as code (IaC) utilizing Ansible and Terraform for multi-environment deployments, building, configuring, and optimizing Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and release cycles, conducting rigorous troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and performance tuning to resolve production bottlenecks and enhance operational efficiency, collaborating closely with cross-functional software engineering, QA, and cloud operations squads in Agile environments, and preparing comprehensive technical documentation of automation workflows and deployment runbooks. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills to resolve complex automation and cloud infrastructure anomalies under strict project delivery timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain robust Python automation scripts and operational frameworks.
• Automate Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and resource management utilizing Python.
• Author, execute, and maintain robust shell and Bash scripting for system administration and task automation.
• Implement and scale infrastructure as code (IaC) provisioning templates utilizing Ansible and Terraform.
• Build, configure, optimize, and maintain Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and zero-touch deployments.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex deployment failures, script errors, and infrastructure bottlenecks.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional software engineering, QA squads, and cloud operations teams in Agile sprints.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation of automation architectures, pipeline runbooks, and deployment scripts.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive professional experience in software engineering, DevOps automation, or cloud infrastructure.
• Strong, demonstrable hands-on professional expertise in Python scripting, object-oriented programming, and automation frameworks.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical experience automating AWS cloud services and cloud infrastructure components.
• Deep practical proficiency in shell and Bash scripting for Linux/Unix system administration.
• Solid practical experience in configuration management and infrastructure provisioning using Ansible and Terraform.
• Proven expertise in Jenkins CI/CD pipeline development, automated deployments, and release management.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities under high-pressure conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong technical documentation and collaboration abilities.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility and physical availability for full-time on-site contract operations in Atlanta, Georgia.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, Terraform Associate, or Ansible Specialist.
• Prior professional working experience in top-tier financial institutions, enterprise software houses, or global IT consultancies.
• Hands-on familiarity with containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) and Git version control workflows.
• Experience integrating monitoring suites (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) with automated remediation pipelines.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Centraprise Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Jitendra (Technical Recruiter)
• Email: `[e-mail]`
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.centraprise.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Contract Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Atlanta On-Site Contract Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 2 Weeks Preferred
• Contract Duration: Contract Engagement / On-Site (Atlanta, GA)

Recruitment Pro Tip

• When applying for this Python Automation Engineer position at Centraprise, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your Python and AWS automation portfolio, details your Terraform and Jenkins CI/CD experience, and confirms your Atlanta on-site availability.