Application Packaging Engineer

Job Title: Application Packaging Engineer

Location: Buffalo, NY

Work Model: Hybrid (4 days a week in the office)

Pay Range: $50.74/hour

No C2C, C2H, 1099, or Visa Sponsorship/Transfer available.

Nature & Scope:

Positional Overview 

Our client is seeking an Application Packaging Engineer to join their End User Computing team. In this role, you will be part of the team responsible for the automation of software installations to all endpoints. This includes Laptops, Desktops, Tablets, Servers and Virtual devices as well as the Operating Systems used in the environment. Through standardized methods and tools, this team provides a stable endpoint environment for user’s applications.

The ideal candidate will bring an understanding of basic Software Automation processes and

techniques as well as an ability to facilitate effective communication and collaboration with other

internal technical teams. Knowledge of the following automaton tools and Operating Systems are mandatory: Microsoft SCCM as it pertains to software delivery and monitoring, InstallShield,

PowerShell, PSAppDeploy Toolkit (PSADT), Microsoft Windows 10 & Windows 11 as well as

Microsoft Windows Server. Other tools such as Intune and VB Script are highly beneficial.

Knowledge of MAC OS is a plus.

Role & Responsibility:

Tasks That Will Lead to Your Success

•           Monitor Jira board for packaging requests.

•           Evaluate the requirements of the packaging request to make sure they are complete.

•           Smoke test the application and evaluate the best method for packaging.

•           Complete packaging process by automating the installation including testing through our SCCM delivery tool, to prepare the application for UAT.

•           Provide technical assistance to the M&T Desktop Engineering Team on application packaging and delivery.

•           Provide high-level support for SCCM Operations to assist them with failed deployments or installations.

•           Routine collaboration with other M&T Bank internal technical teams responsible for the configuration, security, maintenance, and support of the Desktop Environment.

•           Produce and maintain packaging standards, knowledge base, operating procedures, guidelines and system documentation.

•           Build automation into daily processes to improve the ease of doing business.

•           Perform moderate to complex system administration tasks across supported technology.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive

·        5+ years relevant experience with Windows environment (Mac OS a plus)

·        Experience with software automation techniques, scripting, and operating systems.

·        A good working knowledge of how applications interact with the Operating System.

·        Strong collaboration with technology partners.

·        A team player mindset with an ability to thrive and effectively communicate in a fast-paced environment.

·        Strong ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.

·        Familiar with enterprise desktop solutions using industry standard tools, for example Microsoft SCCM / Intune, JAMF Pro, or other applicable products.