Python Senior Technical Lead - DevOps

Job Summary

Job Title Senior Python Developer Location Offshore

Experience Required10+ Years of Python Development Experience

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer with strong expertise in** Jira and Planview integrations, API development, automation, data migration, and enterprise system integrations**. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in developing scalable Python solutions, extracting and transforming large datasets, automating business processes, and designing robust integration frameworks.

This role requires a strong technical professional who can work closely with business stakeholders, architects, and development teams to deliver high-quality solutions while maintaining comprehensive technical documentation and supporting DevOps best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Python Development & Automation

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade Python applications and automation solutions.

• Develop reusable frameworks, utilities, and scripts for automation and system integrations.

• Write clean, scalable, maintainable, and well-documented code following coding standards and best practices.

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to integrations, data processing, and scheduled jobs.

Jira Integration & Migration

• Develop and maintain integrations using Jira REST APIs.

• Perform data extraction, transformation, validation, and migration activities across Jira projects and instances.

• Design automated solutions for Jira data synchronization and migration.

• Create scripts and utilities for bulk data processing and migration activities.

• Work with Jira workflows, issue metadata, custom fields, and related configurations.

API Development & Data Processing

• Develop and consume RESTful APIs using Python.

• Perform API testing, troubleshooting, and validation using Postman.

• Extract data from multiple sources and transform it into standardized formats.

• Store processed data in databases, flat files, or enterprise repositories.

• Design error handling, logging, monitoring, and audit capabilities for integrations.

Scheduling & Batch Processing

• Develop and support batch jobs and automation workflows using Autosys or equivalent scheduling tools.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize scheduled processes.

• Implement automation for recurring operational and business processes.

DevOps & Release Management

• Manage source code using GitLab.

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.

• Support deployment automation and release management activities.

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve deployment efficiency and reliability.

Enterprise Integrations

• Develop integrations using:

• REST APIs

• SFTP

• SMTP

• Database connectors

• File-based interfaces

• Ensure secure, scalable, and reliable data exchange between systems.

Technical Documentation

• Create and maintain:

• Low-Level Design (LLD) documents

• Technical Specifications

• Integration Design Documents

• Support Runbooks

• Confluence Documentation

• Document architecture decisions, interfaces, workflows, and implementation details.

• Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations.

Skill Requirements

Required Skills Core Technical Skills

• 10+ years of hands-on Python development experience.

• Strong experience in Python libraries and frameworks.

• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles.

• Experience in developing scalable and maintainable enterprise solutions.

Jira & Data Migration

• Strong experience with Jira REST APIs.

• Experience in Jira data extraction, transformation, migration, and automation.

• Knowledge of Jira data models, issue structures, workflows, and custom fields.

• Experience delivering migration and integration projects involving Jira.

API & Integration Development

• Extensive experience in REST API development and integration.

• Hands-on experience with Postman for API testing and validation.

• Experience building enterprise integrations and automation solutions.

• Strong understanding of JSON, XML, and data transformation techniques.

Data Management

• Experience extracting large datasets from various sources.

• Experience transforming and loading data into databases and files.

• Strong SQL and database interaction skills.

• Knowledge of data quality validation and reconciliation processes.

Scheduling & Automation

• Hands-on experience with Autosys or similar enterprise scheduling tools.

• Experience managing and troubleshooting automated batch processes.

• Ability to design dependable scheduling and monitoring solutions.

DevOps & Tools

• Strong experience with GitLab and source code management.

• Experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

• Knowledge of deployment automation and release processes.

• Experience working with SFTP and SMTP integrations.

Documentation & Design

• Experience creating detailed Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.

• Strong Confluence documentation skills.

• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Other Requirements

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