Lead Python Automation Engineer

Infosys is seeking a Lead Python Automation Engineer
This position's primary responsibility will be to provide technical expertise and coordinate for day-to-day deliverables for the team. The chosen candidate will assist in the technical design of large business systems; builds applications, interfaces between applications, understands data security, retention, and recovery. The role holder should be able to research on technologies independently to recommend appropriate solutions & should contribute to technology-specific best practices & standards; contribute to success criteria from design through deployment, including, reliability, cost-effectiveness, performance, data integrity, maintainability and scalability; contributes expertise on significant application components, program languages, databases, operating systems, etc., and guides/mentors the team during the build and test phases.

Candidate must be located within commuting distance of Plano, TX or Jersey City, NJ or Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA or be willing to relocate to the area. This position may require travel to project locations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education
• At least 4 years of Information Technology experience
• Experience in Python, Unix/KSH shell scripting or PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with process automation.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in Python Scripting, Power shell, Unix shell scripting
• Good knowledge of RDBMS,
• Good knowledge in SQL, Unix shell scripting, Python Memory Management and concurrency (GIL).
• Hands-on experience with Oracle or MSSQL or other RDBMS or No SQL DBs.
• Good to have experience in Guardium.
• Database Activity Monitoring workstream with main focus on engineering work for provisioning, patching, version upgrades knowledge.
• Sound Knowledge of Software engineering design patterns and practices.
• Strong understanding of Functional programming, basic data structures and algorithms.
• Experience in Banking and Finance domain.
• Experience with Agile Development, SCRUM, or Extreme Programming methodologies.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written & verbal communication, ability to multitask, work well under demanding situations, prioritize and meet deadline.

The job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email or face to face. Travel may be required as per the job requirements.