Python Developer

Python Developer Kennesaw, JAX, Plano $65-$73/hour 18 Month W2 Contract Hybrid 3 days onsite Job Description: Technology Infrastructure Delivery & Engineering Role Overview The Technology Infrastructure Delivery & Engineering team is seeking a highly skilled engineer with strong Python development, Jira automation, and Tableau dashboard experience. The role focuses on building reliable tools and automations that improve project delivery teams’ productivity and reporting. Candidates are expected to have practical DevOps knowledge—including Git workflows and CI/CD setup—to support code management and automated releases. Candidates should be comfortable partnering with stakeholders to translate requirements into maintainable solutions, working with modern DevOps practices, and leveraging emerging AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to enhance productivity and documentation. Proficiency with the Atlassian stack (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities • Engineering, Development & Reporting (Python · Jira · Tableau)Develop Python automations that integrate with Jira to support project management workflows, ensuring issues, transitions, and metadata follow required business rules. • Ensure data reliability through input validation, error handling, logging, and light scheduling (on?demand or daily). • Build Tableau dashboards with calculated fields and interactions for PMO/Delivery reporting. • Integrate and prepare data from Jira and other sources to deliver consistent, accurate reporting. • Work with PMO/Delivery and Engineering teams to clarify requirements, validate data logic, and improve reporting workflows. • DevOps Tooling & Software Engineering EnablementImplement and administer DevOps tooling using existing platforms (e.g., source control, artifact repositories, and CI/CD pipelines) to support team workflows and controlled releases. • Integrate and extend the Atlassian Stack (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) to support Agile delivery. • Partner with engineering teams to improve SDLC efficiency and reduce developer friction. • AI & Emerging Technology IntegrationLeverage Artificial Intelligence tools—including Microsoft Copilot—to enhance automation, documentation, analytics, and developer productivity. • Identify opportunities to embed AI-assisted engineering practices into daily workflows. Required Qualifications • 5+ years in software development, business intelligence, data engineering, or related technical roles. • Hands-on experience with: • Python development and automation (REST APIs, data preparation, CLI utilities) • Git workflows, CI/CD pipeline and DevOps toolchains • Tableau dashboard development (calculated fields, parameters, multiple data sources) • Atlassian tools (Jira workflows, Confluence spaces, automation rules) • Strong understanding of architecture fundamentals, environment configuration, and platform engineering practices. • Experience working in Agile delivery environments and collaborating with non?technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub/GitLab, or equivalent DevOps platforms. • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). • Exposure to AI/ML tools or workflow integrations (Microsoft Copilot Agent, OpenAI, etc.). • Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Soft Skills • Strong analytical and problem?solving mindset. • Excellent communication and cross?team collaboration abilities. • Ability to drive modernization, automation, and process uplift initiatives. • Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for engineering excellence.