Automation Specialist

ISG; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Job summary

ISG, based in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a talented Automation Specialist to enhance our software development team. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain applications, focusing on PowerShell and AWS environments.

Qualifications include proficiency in PowerShell, AWS, and an eagerness to contribute to a high-functioning team. ISG offers competitive benefits including medical, paid time off, and a 401k retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows OS required.
• Experience in PowerShell to automate tasks and integrations.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services like EC2 and Lambda.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications primarily using PowerShell.
• Build and maintain REST APIs for integration.
• Implement, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

PowerShell

AWS

Python

Tools

GitHub

Docker

FastAPI

Job description

Department: IT

Location: Des Moines, IA

Compensation: $65,000 - $95,000 / year

Description

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 is focused 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 brings strong PowerShell skills, a solid grasp of cloud platform integrations, and an eagerness to grow into a well‑rounded DevOps contributor.

Essential Duties

• 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

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 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

ISG Employee Owner 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)
• 401K 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