Python Automation Engineer

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.