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Data Automation Engineer

TEKsystems
$38.00 - $42.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New Jersey, Newark
Sep 10, 2025
Description: With guidance from the director and in collaboration with the Analytics and Automation team, you will: * Translate reporting requirements into modular, reusable Python classes and scripts * Build automation workflows by using Python: * Read JSON input files * Dynamically construct and execute SQL queries against our database * Invoke calculation modules to cleanse, transform, and compute derived metrics * Embed calculation outputs into specified PowerPoint slide shapes using python-pptx * Upload completed presentations to Google Drive via the Google Drive API * Implement robust error handling, logging, and retry mechanisms to ensure production reliability * Parameterize and configure scripts to support different report types and inputs without code changes * Use Git (or similar VCS) to manage deployment and scheduling of automated jobs * Monitor script performance; optimize Python code for speed and scalability * Document solution architecture, data flows, module interfaces, and configuration options * Collaborate with stakeholders to validate results and refine requirements * Stay up-to-date with Python best practices, key libraries (pandas, SQLAlchemy, python-pptx, google-api-python-client), and automation trends Additional Skills & Qualifications: * Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) * 3 years of hands-on Python development, including object-oriented design * Proven experience building Python-driven reporting or data-processing automations * Proficient in Python data and automation libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy, SciPy, python-pptx, google-api-python-client, etc.) * Hands-on experience integrating with Google APIs (Drive, Sheets, etc.) * Solid data analysis foundation: cleansing, transformation, aggregation, and basic statistics * Proficient with Git or similar version control systems * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail * Strong written and verbal communication; able to document and present technical solutions * Preferred (Nice-to-Have) * SQL skills; comfortable writing and optimizing complex queries * Familiarity with scheduling or orchestration tools (cron, Airflow, etc.) * Basic experience with Docker and CI/CD concepts * Experience in writing unit or integration tests for Python code * Exposure to BI/reporting tools (Tableau, Power BI) Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $42.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Newark,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.