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Automation Specialist

Department: IT

Employment Type: Full Time

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

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 a part of a progressive firm with regional and national-level clients.

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

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