Automation Specialist

Automation Specialist Department: IT

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Mankato, MN

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.

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.

Essential Duties Design, develop, and maintain applications and services primarily using PowerShellBuild and maintain REST APIs that integrate with internal systems and third-party platformsWork within Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments including hosting, Docker-based deployments, and networkingImplement, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines and contribute to DevOps standards and best practicesManage and contribute to version control workflows via GitHub, including branching strategy and code reviewSupport 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 maintainabilityParticipate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical documentation Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Proficiency with Microsoft Windows OS — requiredProficiency in PowerShell — required. Ability to automate infrastructure tasks, reporting, and system integrationsProficiency in Python — preferred. Experience with FastAPI, REST API development, and data handling libraries strongly preferredHands-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 principlesUnderstanding of authentication standards and tools (OAuth2, MSAL, JWT)Solid GitHub version control skills including branching, pull requests, and collaborative workflowsAbility to pick up new languages and frameworks quicklyStrong problem-solving ability, curiosity, and self-directionExcellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a small, high-functioning team ISG Employee Owner Benefits Medical, dental, and visionPaid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start datePaid holidays and paid volunteer timePaid parental leaveBi-annual profit sharingEmployee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)401K retirement planLife insuranceHSA and FSA optionsBereavement leaveSupplemental voluntary benefitsShort term and long-term disabilityParking reimbursement, varies on office location #J-18808-Ljbffr