Lead Python Automation Developer

Position: Lead Python Automation Developer

Location: San Antonio TX***Onsite***

Duration: 1 Years

Job Description:

Python Automation Developer / Lead to design develop and maintain automation frameworks scripts and tools. The candidate will be responsible for automating manual processes improving operational efficiency leading technical discussions and mentoring team members. The role requires strong Python development skills automation experience problem-solving ability and exposure to DevOps or cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

* Design develop and maintain automation scripts and frameworks using Python.
* Automate repetitive operational testing deployment reporting and monitoring tasks.
* Lead automation initiatives and identify opportunities for process optimization.
* Work with cross-functional teams including development QA infrastructure DevOps and business teams.
* Develop reusable Python modules APIs utilities and libraries.
* Integrate automation solutions with tools such as Jenkins Git Docker Kubernetes Ansible or cloud platforms.
* Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
* Troubleshoot automation failures and provide timely resolutions.
* Create technical documentation design documents and user guides.
* Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership to the team.
* Support CI/CD pipeline automation and deployment activities.
* Ensure automation solutions are scalable secure and maintainable.

Required Skills

* Strong hands-on experience in Python programming.
* Experience with Python libraries such as requests pandas pytest selenium paramiko boto3 or similar.
* Good knowledge of automation framework design and implementation.
* Experience with REST API automation and integration.
* Strong understanding of Git branching strategies and code versioning.
* Experience with Linux/Unix commands and shell scripting.
* Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins GitHub Actions GitLab CI or Azure DevOps.
* Experience in debugging logging exception handling and performance optimization.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

* Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or GCP.
* Knowledge of Docker Kubernetes Terraform or Ansible.
* Experience in test automation using Selenium PyTest Robot Framework or similar tools.
* Knowledge of database automation using SQL Oracle PostgreSQL or MySQL.
* Exposure to monitoring tools such as Splunk Grafana Prometheus or ELK.
* Experience leading a team or managing technical delivery.
* Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology.

Leadership Responsibilities

* Lead a team of Python automation developers.
* Define automation strategy and technical roadmap.
* Estimate development efforts and track delivery progress.
* Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and convert them into technical solutions.
* Ensure quality delivery through code reviews design reviews and best-practice implementation.
* Provide technical guidance and resolve blockers for the team.