PowerShell / Scripting Developer

Job Description

Looking for a mid-level PowerShell / Scripting Developer to design, build, and maintain automation solutions across our IT infrastructure. You'll work closely with systems, security, and DevOps teams to eliminate manual work, harden operational processes, and keep environments running reliably. This role includes periodic travel (up to 50%) to client or company sites for deployments, audits, and hands-on support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain PowerShell scripts and modules to automate system administration, deployment, and reporting tasks.
• Build and support automation for Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure/M365, and related infrastructure.
• Integrate scripts with tools such as PowerShell DSC, Azure Automation, Task Scheduler, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Write clean, well-documented, and reusable code following source control and testing best practices (e.g., Git, Pester).
• Troubleshoot and resolve scripting/automation issues across production and non-production environments.
• Collaborate with IT operations, security, and DevOps teams to identify automation opportunities and reduce manual toil.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for scripts, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
• Travel to client/company sites as needed (up to 50%) to support implementations, migrations, and on-site troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience writing production-grade PowerShell scripts and modules.
• Solid understanding of Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and networking fundamentals.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and script testing frameworks (e.g., Pester).
• Familiarity with Azure or AWS cloud environments and their respective automation/CLI tools.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently on complex automation problems.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additional scripting/programming languages (Python, Bash, or C#).
• Familiarity with Azure Automation, DSC, or configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Experience with CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, Azure Administrator Associate).
• Background in IT security, compliance, or systems auditing.