Join a dynamic team focused on software packaging, deployment automation, and PowerShell-driven solutions that help streamline enterprise endpoint management. This remote opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys building reliable deployment processes, improving automation workflows, and collaborating across IT, security, and engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Create, customize, and maintain MSI/MSIX application packages using industry-standard packaging tools
- Develop PowerShell-based deployment scripts that include detection logic, custom actions, configuration, and uninstall processes
- Support complex enterprise application packaging needs such as transforms, prerequisites, DLL registrations, digital signing, and environment-specific settings
- Help ensure packages are secure, standardized, and dependable across deployment platforms such as Intune, Configuration Manager, and orchestration pipelines
- Design, build, and maintain PowerShell scripts and modules for system administration and automation workflows
- Use AI-assisted coding tools to help scaffold scripts, generate tests, and modernize existing code while carefully reviewing all output
- Integrate automation with platforms such as Active Directory, Microsoft Graph API, Azure, Intune, and ITSM/ticketing systems
- Build reusable, well-documented modules that follow PowerShell best practices
- Write and maintain Pester tests to support script and packaging quality
- Collaborate with teams across IT, security, endpoint engineering, and helpdesk to reduce manual work and improve deployment efficiency
- Maintain strong version control practices using Git/GitHub, including clear commit messages and structured pull request reviews
- Document packaging standards, automation processes, and AI-assisted development practices
Skills
- Hands-on experience with software packaging and application deployment
- Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills
- Experience working with MSI/MSIX packaging and enterprise deployment processes
- Understanding of packaging concepts such as transforms, detection rules, prerequisites, and uninstall logic
- Ability to support deployment through tools such as Intune and Configuration Manager
- Familiarity with Active Directory, Microsoft Graph API, Azure, and endpoint management ecosystems
- Experience writing and maintaining tests, especially with Pester
- Strong attention to detail, especially when reviewing AI-generated code or automation output
- Solid documentation and communication skills
- Comfort working collaboratively across technical teams
Preferred Skills
- Experience with WiX, Advanced Installer, PSADT, or similar packaging tools
- Knowledge of digital signing and application security requirements
- Background in enterprise IT automation or endpoint engineering
- Experience building reusable PowerShell modules and following approved verb conventions
- Familiarity with Git/GitHub workflows and structured code review processes
- Exposure to AI-assisted development practices in a controlled and review-focused environment
- Ability to identify opportunities to streamline workflows and eliminate repetitive manual tasks
Horizontal values diversity, equity, and inclusion as core principles, and we are committed to fostering a respectful, welcoming environment where people of all backgrounds can thrive. We encourage candidates who bring different perspectives, experiences, and ideas to apply.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $38 - $74 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
