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Python Automation Developer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

SR. PYTHON DEVELOPER

Reston, VA · On-site

$126.40K - $170.10K/yr

Job Title: SR. PYTHON DEVELOPER Location: Reston,VA Duration: 12+ Months Visa: USC, GC, H1B and EAD ... DynamoDB * EC2 Source control & CICD automation : * GitLab (git) * Terraform * Jenkins * Cloud ...

Senior Python Developer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$123.50K - $166.20K/yr

... Python Developer Experience with Python frameworks e.g., Django, Flask. • Good experience on ... automation test by using PYTEST Understanding of databases and SQL. • Knowledge of JavaScript and ...

Python Developer-AWS

Mclean, VA · On-site

$50.75 - $70/hr

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Python Developer with strong AWS experience to design ... Experience following Test-Driven Development (TDD) or test automation practices. * Strong ...

Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in data manipulation libraries * Experience developing data pipelines and ETL processes * Knowledge of automation frameworks and orchestration ...

... Python for security automation scripting • Familiarity with evidence collection requirements for compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP or SOC 2 • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools ...

Mclean, VA(Onsite) Job Type: Full Time Strong automation experience using Python scripting Strong automation experience using Groovy scripting Strong CICD skills using Jenkins and Jira Strong ...

Sr AWS Python Developer

Reston, VA · On-site

$126.40K - $170.10K/yr

Seeking an experienced AWS Python Developer to design, build, and maintain cloud-native applications and automation on AWS. The ideal candidate will have strong Python skills, hands-on experience ...

The Data Automation Engineer will develop and implement automation solutions to support technology ... skills in Python, with experience in data manipulation libraries -Experience developing data ...

Python Developer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$51.75 - $71.25/hr

We are seeking a Full Stack Python Developer to work under Technical Lead, building scalable web ... automation of the national security mission-solutions with real impact developed in a strong ...

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How much do python automation developer jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for python automation developer in Virginia is $55.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44.89 and $62.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Python Automation Developer vs QA Automation Engineer?

AspectPython Automation DeveloperQA Automation Engineer
Primary FocusDeveloping automation scripts and tools using Python for various applicationsDesigning and implementing automated tests to ensure software quality
Skills & CertificationsPython programming, scripting, automation frameworksTesting tools, scripting, Python knowledge often preferred
Work EnvironmentSoftware development teams, automation projectsQuality assurance teams, testing environments
Industry UsageTech companies, software firms, automation service providersSoftware companies, QA departments, testing service providers

While both roles involve Python scripting, the Python Automation Developer primarily creates automation solutions across various domains, whereas the QA Automation Engineer focuses on automating tests to improve software quality. The roles often overlap but differ in their core objectives and work environments.

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Python Developer (Remote Position)

HRC Global Services

Reston, VA • On-site

$52.25 - $72/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Python Developer:

We are seeking a Python Developer with strong expertise in scripting and experience working with older versions of Python. The ideal candidate will support our network and application monitoring initiatives, automate operational tasks, and help maintain legacy codebases while ensuring system stability and reliability.

Candidates will strong experience in Federal projects will be preferred.

Job Description:

  • Strong proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience in older versions (Python 2.x) as well as Python 3.x.
  • Ability to build complex automation scripts for monitoring, deployments, and maintenance tasks
  • Writing robust error-handling & logging mechanisms in scripts.
  • Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SNMP, ports, firewalls).
  • Old-net stuff: SMBv1/NTLM, FTP/SFTP, proxies, strict allowlists
  • Skilled in application and network monitoring tools.
  • Ability to maintain, refactor, and modernize legacy Python codebases.
  • Knowledge of logging frameworks and log analysis
  • Advanced Linux/Unix system administration skills, including shell scripting and process management.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and deployment automation.
  • xposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their native monitoring solutions.
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and monitoring in containerized environments.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with proven ability to handle incident response and system outages.
  • Change control: tickets/runbooks, auditable steps, low-risk deploys
  • Security on EOL OS: least privilege, service hardening, network isolation
  • Public-sector screening ready (Public Trust or similar)
  • Backups/rollback: cold backups, snapshots (if VM), restore drills

Nice-to-haves

  • TLS offload/reverse proxy (nginx/HAProxy) patterns
  • DB drivers on fossils: ODBC/OLE DB quirks; CSV/XML staging
  • Compiling C-ext deps for vintage MSVC (or pure-Python swaps)
  • ELK/Splunk/syslog basics; simple dashboards
  • Py3 migrations on Windows; shim/compat tricks
  • VMware/Hyper-V snapshots; sandbox clones