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.