Python Automation Engineer

Skills

• 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

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.