Windows Automation Engineer

Windows Automation Engineer

Posted 1 week ago by 1751373281

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Ansible Automation Browser Extension File Servers Git (Version Control System) Internet Information Services Management Microsoft SQL Servers Microsoft Visual Studio Microsoft Windows Nodes (Networking) Scripting Software Development SQL (Programming Language) Web Browsers Windows PowerShell

Summary: The role of Windows Automation Engineer involves automating developer laptop provisioning using PowerShell scripting. The position requires expertise in installing and configuring various developer tools and environments, focusing on scripting rather than network or server management. The role is remote and has an initial duration of 3 to 6 months, with potential for extension based on client needs. Candidates should have strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Automate developer laptop provisioning using PowerShell scripting.
  • Install and configure Visual Studio, IIS, SQL Server, Node.js/npm, and browser extensions.
  • Build automation scripts to replace manual configurations.
  • Set up internal tooling and manage environment variables.
  • Document processes and troubleshoot issues effectively.

Key Skills:

  • Strong PowerShell scripting skills for Windows automation.
  • Experience with laptop provisioning and DevOps/Infra setup.
  • Familiarity with Chocolatey, Ansible (for Windows), or similar tools.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Project Details:
Remote work.
Start: ASAP once finalized.
Duration: Initially 3 6 months, with potential for extension depending on client needs and progress.

Must have experience installing & configuring:
Visual Studio, IIS, SQL Server
Node/npm, Git, browsers with extensions
Environment variables and developer tooling.

We need a Windows Automation Engineer with strong PowerShell skills to automate developer laptop provisioning (not a network admin or general infra admin). The role focuses on scripting installations & configurations for developer tools, not managing networks or servers.

Expertise in PowerShell scripting for Windows automation.
Experience with laptop provisioning (DevOps/Infra setup) including:
Visual Studio installations/configurations
IIS, SQL Server setup
Node.js/npm configurations
Browser and environment configurations
Internal tooling setups.
Ability to build automation scripts to replace manual configurations.
Familiarity with Chocolatey, Ansible (for Windows), or similar tools (good to have).
Excellent troubleshooting and documentation skills.

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