VotaryTech - Automation Engineer - Python/Linux

Job Description

the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer with deep expertise in Python and Linux environments to design, develop, and optimize automation frameworks and system-level processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of scripting, system management, and workflow optimization to streamline development, deployment, and operations pipelines. This role requires a hands-on engineer with a systems mindset someone capable of bridging automation, DevOps, and software development principles to deliver efficient, resilient, and scalable infrastructure solutions. Key Responsibilities Automation Development & Scripting : Design, develop, and maintain robust automation scripts using Python and Shell scripting (bash/sh). Create utilities, tools, and frameworks to automate repetitive operational or deployment tasks. Build and manage automation pipelines for environment provisioning, code deployments, and system updates. System Administration & Optimization Manage Linux-based systems, ensuring proper configurations, stability, and security. Develop and optimize cron jobs, background processes, and system monitoring scripts. Conduct performance tuning, resource utilization analysis, and debugging of system-level issues. Monitoring, Debugging & Troubleshooting Implement automated monitoring and alerting mechanisms for system health and job execution. Analyze system and application logs to proactively identify and resolve operational bottlenecks. Collaborate with development and operations teams to improve fault tolerance and reliability. Integration & Deployment Integrate automation workflows into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, or similar tools. Streamline deployment automation for production and staging environments. Contribute to the continuous improvement of infrastructure provisioning and configuration management. Required Skills & Experience Strong programming skills in Python, including working knowledge of functions, modules, exception handling, API integrations, and file operations. Advanced proficiency in Shell scripting (bash/sh) for system automation and process orchestration. In-depth understanding of Linux operating systems, including commands, file systems, permissions, process management, and network utilities. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI. Knowledge of system monitoring, logging frameworks, and automation scheduling tools (e.g., Cron, Airflow, or Celery). Understanding of networking fundamentals, environment management, and software deployment practices. Preferred Skills (Nice To Have) Experience with containerization technologies like Docker or Podman. Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet. Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their automation SDKs. Experience developing internal tools or APIs for automation workflows. Working knowledge of security best practices in automation and system configuration. Educational Qualification Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). (ref:hirist.tech)