PowerShell Automation Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a mid-to-senior level PowerShell Developer with strong operational and engineering experience to support the Messaging & Collaboration team. This role has evolved from a project-based scripting function into a hybrid production support, automation engineering, and platform support role.

The individual will be responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and supporting a portfolio of PowerShell scripts and automation solutions that underpin Messaging services across Exchange (On-Premises and Online), Microsoft 365, and related systems. This role requires both hands-on development and day-to-day operational ownership of existing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Script Ownership, Maintenance, Production Support, Project Support, Automation Engineering & Integration, and Data Handling
• Own, maintain, and enhance all existing PowerShell scripts developed and supported by the Messaging team.
• Refactor legacy scripts for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Ensure proper error handling, logging, and resilience across all automation.
• Provide ongoing operational support for automation workflows and scheduled jobs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues impacting script execution, data integrity, or downstream processes.
• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for Messaging-related automation failures.
• Partner with project teams on Messaging-related initiatives (e.g., migrations, platform changes, compliance initiatives).
• Adapt and extend scripts to support new business or technical requirements.
• Ensure automation readiness and supportability for new solutions prior to production deployment.
• Design and develop new PowerShell-based automation solutions aligned to Messaging and Collaboration platforms.
• Integrate with Exchange Online, Exchange On-Premises, Active Directory, Microsoft Graph, Entra ID, and other Microsoft 365 services.
• Support data extraction, transformation, and delivery workflows (including flat files and system integrations).
• Support data flows into downstream systems (e.g., SQL, integration platforms).
• Collaborate with integration teams on data format, delivery, and orchestration approaches.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Advanced PowerShell scripting expertise, including modular design, error handling, and performance optimization.
• Strong experience with Exchange (On-Premises and Online).
• Strong experience with Microsoft Graph API.
• Strong experience with Entra ID / identity-related automation.
• Experience supporting production automation environments, including monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with hybrid Microsoft 365 environments and migration scenarios.
• Experience integrating PowerShell outputs with SQL or other data platforms.
• Understanding of scheduling/orchestration tools (e.g., Task Scheduler, Azure Automation, Azure Data Factory (ADF)).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Azure Automation, Azure Functions, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Entra ID and Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online.
• Experience with Exchange Server (On-Premises).
• Familiarity with compliance, retention, and Messaging governance use cases.
• Experience working in enterprise environments with change control and operational rigor.