Lead Python Automation Developer

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.