Freelance Python Automation Engineer Jobs in Cleveland, OH

Position OverviewAt PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As a(n) Software Developer Principle within PNC's Site Reliability Technology Engineering (SRTI) organization, you will be based in either Pittsburgh, PA, Dallas, TX, Cleveland/Strongsville, OH, Phoenix, AZ, or Denver, CO.
As a Software Engineer Principle you will lead the engineering and improvement of enterprise technology platforms with a focus on system stability, scalability, automation, and configuration consistency. This role provides deep technical expertise across operating systems and contributes to platform design, drift management, mentoring, and engineering best practices.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and enhance platform capabilities across Linux and -Windows Server environments
- Develop and maintain automation solutions using PowerShell (required) and Python (preferred)
- Lead efforts in Drift Management, including identification, analysis, and remediation of configuration inconsistencies across environments
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior team members
- Partner with engineering, SRE, and platform teams to improve system design, observability, and performance
- Establish and promote standards, best practices, and configuration management processes
- Support system optimization, configuration management, and platform upgrades
- Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and architectural guidance
Qualifications:
- Strong expertise in Linux and Windows Server administration
- Advanced scripting and automation skills (PowerShell required; Python preferred)
- Experience with configuration management and drift detection/remediation practices
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and system design skills
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and guide technical teams
- Effective communication and cross-team collaboration skills
Preferred:
- Background or experience with observability / monitoring platforms (Elastic, Dynatrace)
- Experience with automation frameworks, infrastructure tooling, and configuration management platforms
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Understanding of platform engineering and reliability best practices
Key Skill:
Linux, Windows Server, PowerShell, Python, automation, scripting, platform engineering, configuration management, drift management, drift detection, observability, monitoring, Elastic, Dynatrace, cloud (AWS, Azure), infrastructure engineering, system design, mentoring, technical leadershipPNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.Job Description

• Aligns business strategy with software solutions.
• Proposes, designs & codes software solutions to address complex business needs. Oversees technical and procedural documentation required.
• Leads complex problem solving.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.
• Displays an innovative approach to apply modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred SkillsApplication Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Design Planning, Group Problem Solving, Mentorship, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) DesignCompetenciesApplication Design, Architecture, Packaged Application Integration, Product and Vendor Evaluation, Software Process Improvement (SPI), System Development Life Cycle, Technical TroubleshootingWork ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.EducationBachelorsCertificationsNo Required Certification(s)LicensesNo Required License(s)Pay TransparencyBase Salary: $91,000.00 - $2,028,000.00Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.Application WindowGenerally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 05/28/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.BenefitsPNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visitpncthrive.com.

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