PowerShell Scripter

Apex Systems, LLC; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 92,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K

HSA

EAP with counseling

Corporate discounts

Certification discounts

On-demand training program

Career coach

Job summary

Everforth Apex in Richmond, VA seeks a skilled PowerShell Scripter to build, modernize, and maintain enterprise deployment workflows using MSI/MSIX packaging and AI-assisted coding tools. You will develop robust PowerShell scripts, APIs integrations, and automated tests while ensuring security and compliance.

Collaborate across IT operations, security, and development to deliver production-ready releases in a fast-paced contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years PowerShell scripting (5.1 and 7+).
• Experience using AI/agentic coding tools in real workflows.
• Hands-on MSI/MSIX packaging experience.
• Strong Windows administration including Active Directory and Microsoft 365.
• Experience with REST APIs and data formats (JSON/XML/CSV).
• Secure scripting practices: credential management and secrets handling.
• Familiar with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Ability to evaluate, debug, and refine AI-generated code.

Responsibilities

• Software Packaging & Deployment: Build, customize, and maintain MSI/MSIX packages using WiX/Advanced Installer/PSADT or similar.
• PowerShell Automation & AI-Augmented Development: Design scripts and modules, scaffold tests with AI tools, maintain robust documentation and version control.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and endpoint teams to streamline deployment and ensure compliant packaging.
• Write and maintain tests for packaging reliability and automate release workflows.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

AI-assisted development tools

MSI/MSIX packaging

Windows systems administration

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

REST APIs

JSON/XML/CSV

Credential management

Git/GitHub workflows

Debug AI-generated code

Tools

WiX

Advanced Installer

PSADT

Git

GitHub Actions

Python

Bash

Azure

Job description

## Job Description# PowerShell ScripterApply**Job#: 3058322****Job Description:****Qualifications:**We’re looking for a highly skilled PowerShell Scripter with deep expertise in Windows application packaging (MSI/MSIX) and a modern, AI accelerated engineering mindset. In this role, you’ll build, maintain, and modernize our software deployment workflows — from packaging and customization to automated testing and release — while using agentic coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, etc.) to increase velocity and maintain high-quality engineering standards.This position is ideal for someone who treats AI tools as a force multiplier, not a shortcut — a contractor who can prompt, evaluate, and refine AI generated output and confidently take it across the finish line to production ready quality.Required Qualifications• 3+ years of professional PowerShell scripting experience (5.1 and 7+)• Demonstrated experience using AI/agentic coding tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, Amazon Q, Windsurf, etc.) in real development workflows• Strong hands-on experience building, modifying, and troubleshooting MSI/MSIX packages• Solid understanding of Windows systems administration, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365• Experience with REST APIs and structured data formats (JSON, XML, CSV)• Strong knowledge of secure scripting practices, including credential management and secrets handling• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows• Ability to evaluate, debug, and refine AI-generated codePreferred Qualifications• Experience with Microsoft Graph API, Azure automation, and Az PowerShell modules• Experience with Intune, Autopilot, or enterprise endpoint management automation• Experience writing Pester unit/integration tests• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) for packaging and script deployment• Scripting experience in Python or Bash as a complement to PowerShell• Experience building internal tools, dashboards, or reporting workflows• Prior experience defining or documenting AI assisted engineering practices**Responsibilities:**Software Packaging & Deployment• Build, customize, and maintain MSI/MSIX application packages using industry standard tooling (e.g., WiX, Advanced Installer, PSADT, or similar)• Develop robust PowerShell-based packaging and deployment scripts, including detection logic, custom actions, configuration, and uninstall routines• Package complex enterprise applications requiring transforms (MST), prerequisite handling, DLL registrations, digital signing, and environment specific configuration• Ensure packages meet security requirements, follow internal standards, and deploy reliably through Intune, Configuration Manager, or orchestration pipelinesPowerShell Automation & AI-Augmented Development• Design, develop, and maintain PowerShell scripts and modules for system administration, packaging workflows, and broader IT automation• Use agentic coding assistants to scaffold scripts, generate tests, and modernize legacy code — while rigorously reviewing all AI-generated output• Integrate automation with platforms such as Active Directory, Microsoft Graph API, Azure, Intune, and ticketing/ITSM systems• Build reusable, well-documented modules following PowerShell best practices (approved verbs, error handling, comment-based help)• Write and maintain Pester tests to validate script and packaging reliability• Collaborate with IT, security, endpoint engineering, and helpdesk teams to streamline deployment processes and eliminate manual effort• Maintain version-control discipline using Git/GitHub with clear commit messages and structured PR reviews• Document packaging standards, automation workflows, and AI-assisted development processes *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Remote:** Yes**Location:** Richmond, VA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** November 4, 2026**Pay Range:** $67 - $69 per hour