Senior Python Automation Engineer - ETL & Reporting

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

Skill	Mandatory (Y/N)	Rating out of 5
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.