Lead Python Automation Developer

Role: Lead Python Automation Developer
Experience: 12-15 years
Location: San Antonio, TX
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 Google Cloud Platform.
* 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.