Junior Python Programmer Jobs in Louisville, KY (NOW HIRING)

ABOUT THIS POSITION

WHAT YOU'LL DO

End User & Infrastructure Support

• Provide advanced Tier 2/3 support for hardware, software, OS, and enterprise applications
• Troubleshoot complex issues across desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, conferencing systems, and collaboration platforms
• Own onboarding, offboarding, equipment deployment, office moves, and lifecycle activities (may require physical setup/lifting and occasional after-hours work - [confirm and specify])

Automation & Systems Administration

• Build and maintain automation using PowerShell and/or Python
• Develop tools for reporting, provisioning, device management, and admin workflows
• Integrate systems via REST APIs
• Proactively identify manual processes for automation

Identity & Productivity Platforms

• Administer Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint)
• Manage account provisioning, access control, licensing, and security-related tasks
• Support enterprise authentication and identity initiatives

Asset & Lifecycle Management

• Maintain hardware asset records and chain-of-custody documentation
• Manage procurement, deployment, refresh, recovery, and disposal
• Audit inventory for policy compliance

Project Leadership

• Lead medium-to-large IT projects independently (examples: [insert 1-2 representative past projects to calibrate scope, e.g., "office relocation of 150 seats" or "M365 tenant migration"])
• Coordinate across stakeholders and departments
• Produce project plans, documentation, and status reporting

Mentorship & Team Development

• Coach and mentor junior Technical Services Engineers
• Contribute to knowledge base articles and SOPs
• Promote technical best practices across the team

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 5+ years of IT support experience, including hardware deployment and troubleshooting
• Hands-on administration experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft 365
• Demonstrated experience building automation/tooling with PowerShell and/or Python
• Experience consuming REST APIs for system integration
• Track record independently leading and delivering IT projects
• Demonstrated experience mentoring or coaching junior team members
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with asset management/inventory platforms and chain-of-custody documentation
• Familiarity with Jira Service Management or similar ITSM tooling
• Experience supporting AV/conferencing and workplace technology systems
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

WAYSTAR PERKS

• Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
• Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
• We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks +13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
• Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
• Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
• 401(K) program with company match
• Pet insurance
• Employee resource groups

Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.