Senior Python Automation Developer IBM Storage / Mainframe (Remote)
Job Summary
We are looking for highly experienced Senior Python Developers with strong automation expertise and an IBM Storage/Mainframe background to join a long-term engagement supporting enterprise production environments. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of hands-on Python development, with expertise in Python automation for IBM DS8K and VTS storage, IBM z/OS environments, and REXX scripting. Experience with enterprise storage automation, Git, Jenkins is highly desirable.
Position Details
- Location: Pune/Bangalore, India
- Work Mode: Remote (Candidates must be based in Pune or Bangalore)
- Work Timings: Regular India Office Hours
- Communication Skills: Excellent
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Python automation solutions for IBM Storage and Mainframe environments.
- Automate storage pool monitoring, alerting, and operational actions in production environments.
- Develop automation for IBM DS8K and VTS storage platforms.
- Build and enhance Python-based automation for z/OS environments.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, storage, and mainframe teams to improve operational efficiency.
- Develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade automation scripts and workflows.
- Participate in code reviews and follow DevOps best practices using Git and Jenkins.
- Support production environments and troubleshoot automation-related issues.
Mandatory Skills
- Minimum 12+ years of overall IT experience.
- Minimum 10+ years of hands-on Python scripting and development experience.
- Solid Python automation experience with IBM DS8K and IBM VTS storage environments.
- Experience developing Python automation solutions for enterprise storage platforms.
- Strong experience in Python automation for IBM z/OS environments including REXX scripting.
- Experience with Git and Jenkins.
- Strong understanding of production support and enterprise automation practices.
Preferred Skills
- REXX programming
- JCL programming
- IBM Mainframe technologies
- Storage administration automation
- DevOps practices for enterprise automation
- Experience supporting US-based clients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision.
- Immediate joiners or candidates with short notice periods are highly preferred.