Python Automation Developer

Python Automation DeveloperLocation - Renton, WA / Everett, WA. Onsite.Fulltime Permanent FTETechnical Skills:Python (primary), SQL; familiarity with shell scripting (Bash, JavaScript); Git, GitHub/GitLab, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, PostgreSQL/Oracle; SQL Server, performance profiling tools.Must Have:3-4 Years of Experience in developing Automations using Python language3-5 years of professional software development with delivery of production systems.Supporting complex system with functional ownership, interactions with customer for requirement gathering.Must have excellent problem solving skills of complex system.Good hand-on experience in Python, Terraform, AWS EC2, Bash scripting, Java, JavaScriptStrong expertise in implementing code using OOPs principles.Proven experience managing repositories and CI/CD pipelines in GitLab/GitHub (branching models, merge request reviews, release management) and Jenkins.Understanding of DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, monitoring/observability, automated releases.Strong SQL and relational database modeling; demonstrated performance tuning expertise.Excellent verbal and written English communication; comfortable presenting to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Good to have:Background in operations research/optimization (e.g., scheduling, VM allocation).Experience with AWS cloud platforms.Security best practices: vulnerability scanning.Knowledge on automation tools like RPA Blue Prism or RPA Power Automate.Roles & Responsibilities:End-to-end software development across design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.Understand existing complex Python-based codebases, implement new feature, automations and maintain existing code base ensuring quality, performance, scalability, and security.Write, maintain, and optimize Python scripts for data processing, system monitoring, and workflow automationMaintaining/Enhancing existing CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins), define branching strategies, enforce code review standards, optimize build/test/deploy workflows, and manage releases.Work on Linux environment, monitoring.Understand complex interfacing system and integrate with different interfaces (APIs, event-driven, batch processes, etc.).Model relational databases, optimize SQL queries, and conduct performance tuning and schema evolution.Communicate with User and Understand operations research/optimization methods to solve complex airline operations and crew planning problems.Collaborate with product managers and clients; present technical solutions, manage expectations, and translate requirements into delivery plans.Scope work, estimate effort, break down tasks, and manage sprint commitments.