Automation Specialist

ISG; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Bi-annual profit sharing

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

ISG in Bloomington, MN is looking for a talented Automation Specialist to join their software development team. This position focuses on building and maintaining custom applications and hybrid infrastructure to support ISG’s operations. Candidates should have strong PowerShell skills and experience with AWS.

ISG offers a competitive salary between $65,000 - $95,000 per year along with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows OS and PowerShell is required.
• Experience with AWS services including EC2 and Lambda.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using PowerShell.
• Build REST APIs that integrate with internal systems.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Microsoft Windows OS

PowerShell

Python

AWS services

CI/CD tools

Docker

GitHub version control

Job description

Job Overview

Founded in 1973, ISG is a multi‑disciplinary, employee‑owned firm providing architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design services to communities across the nation.

ISG is seeking a talented Automation Specialist to join our software development team. This role focuses on building, maintaining, and optimizing custom applications and the underlying hybrid infrastructure that support ISG’s internal operations and client‑facing platforms. The ideal candidate has strong PowerShell skills, a solid grasp of cloud platform integrations, and a desire to grow into a well‑rounded DevOps contributor.

Department: IT  |   Location: Bloomington, MN

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications and services primarily using PowerShell
• Build and maintain REST APIs that integrate with internal systems and third‑party platforms
• Work within Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments including hosting, Docker‑based deployments, and networking
• Implement, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines and contribute to DevOps standards and best practices
• Manage and contribute to version control workflows via GitHub, including branching strategy and code review
• Support integration with third‑party APIs and data platforms (e.g., Unanet ERP, Unanet CRM, ArcGIS, QuestCDN)
• Write clean, well‑documented, optimized code with an eye toward performance and maintainability
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical documentation

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows OS — required
• Proficiency in PowerShell — required. Ability to automate infrastructure tasks, reporting, and system integrations
• Proficiency in Python — preferred. Experience with FastAPI, REST API development, and data handling libraries strongly preferred
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services (EC2, Lambda, ECS/Docker, S3, networking)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, or similar)
• Experience with Docker and containerization principles
• Understanding of authentication standards and tools (OAuth2, MSAL, JWT)
• Solid GitHub version control skills including branching, pull requests, and collaborative workflows
• Ability to pick up new languages and frameworks quickly
• Strong problem‑solving ability, curiosity, and self‑direction
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a small, high‑functioning team

Above all else, our team members are expected to have a positive, can‑do attitude and be flexible as to job responsibilities. Our environment is fast‑paced and we welcome individuals who are capable and interested in being part of a progressive firm serving regional and national‑level clients.

Compensation

$65,000 - $95,000 per year

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off, pro‑rated amount available on your start date
• Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Bi‑annual profit sharing
• Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Bereavement leave
• Supplemental voluntary benefits
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Parking reimbursement, varies on office location