Automation Specialist
Department: IT
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Des Moines, IA
Compensation: $65,000 - $95,000 / year
Description
Founded in 1973, ISGis 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