Automation Developer: Adobe InDesign (JavaScript & Python)

Job Title: Automation Developer Adobe InDesign (JavaScript & Python)

Location: Hyderabad
Experience: 2–8 years
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Automation Developer with 2–8 years of expertise in automating Adobe InDesign workflows using JavaScript and Python. The ideal candidate will own and drive the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), collaborate with production teams, and deliver robust, efficient automation solutions aligned with business needs and quick turnaround expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with a solid understanding of methodologies like Agile and Waterfall
• Collaborate with the Production team to gather and analyze new automation requests based on business needs
• Design, develop, and deliver InDesign automation tools and solutions using JavaScript, AppleScript and Python within quick turnaround times (TAT)
• Thoroughly analyze requirements, study workflows and data usage, and align solutions with stakeholders
• Conduct demos and walkthroughs for stakeholders to showcase developed tools and gather feedback
• Provide ongoing support and enhancements to the Production team where applicable
• Provide technical leadership in defining, developing, and evolving automation frameworks and infrastructure
• Perform detailed peer code reviews to identify potential issues and suggest improvements
• Ensure all code changes are aligned with requirements and adhere to coding standards and best practices
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive tool documentation, including flowcharts, diagrams, layouts, and clear code comments
• Follow and enforce quality processes to ensure scalable, maintainable, and robust solutions

Technical Skills Required:

• Strong experience in Adobe InDesign scripting using JavaScript/ExtendScript
• Good knowledge in Adobe applications like InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Proficiency in Python for automation and workflow development
• Experience with Adobe InDesign Server (preferred)
• Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud SDKs and APIs
• Solid understanding of XML, JSON, and data handling in publishing workflows
• Familiarity with REST API integration
• Strong grasp of object-oriented programming concepts
• Expertise in debugging techniques and troubleshooting complex automation issues
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps (a plus)
• Experience with version control tools like Git/Bitbucket (a plus)
• Working knowledge of CI/CD tools and automated deployment processes (a plus)
• Ability to document solutions using flowcharts, diagrams, and visual documentation tools (Visio, Lucidchart, draw.io) (a plus)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in publishing, pre-press, or media production environments
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) for scalable infrastructure
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator scripting (a plus)
• Experience working with automation frameworks and job scheduling tools