Application Packaging Specialist

Job Title: Application Packaging Specialist

Location:   Charlotte, NC / Phoenix, AZ / Onsite

Position type: Full time/Permanent role

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

•              Strong hands-on experience in InstallShield (Mandatory) 

•             Experience in MSI packaging, transforms (MST), and Windows Installer technology 

•             Knowledge of Install Script and custom actions (VBScript, PowerShell) 

•             Experience with application virtualization (MSIX) 

•             Understanding of Windows OS internals, registry, and file system 

•             Knowledge of silent installation switches and packaging standards 

•             Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills

•             Proficient in PowerShell scripting and automation.

•             Experience in testing and troubleshooting packaged applications in Install Shield

•             Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

•             Relevant certifications in Microsoft technologies or IT service management.

Roles & Responsibilities

•             Convert legacy installations (EXE, scripts) into MSI/MSIX packages 

•             Customize installations using InstallShield scripting, custom actions, and transforms (MSTs) 

•             Perform application packaging for enterprise deployment using InstallShield tools 

•             Conduct testing (UAT, functional validation, silent installs) in different environments 

•             Review essential elements such as dependencies, prerequisites, upgrade behavior, rollback needs, and configuration steps 

•             Maintain package documentation, standards, and best practices 

•             Work closely with application developers, and infrastructure teams

•             Engage with developers to understand and analyze technical requirements for installer creation.

•             Comprehend application deployment requirements and define a comprehensive deployment workflow.

•             Ensure all workflows receive approval from the Design Lead and Architect before implementation.

•             Utilize InstallShield to create installer packages, including .msi packages, .exe installers, .msp patches, and hotfixes/updates.

•             Develop advanced installer packages using Suite/Advanced UI Project, integrating third-party components effectively.

•             Demonstrate proficiency in scripting languages such as Install Script, VBScript, C# and PowerShell to enhance installation processes.

•             Design wizard-based UI for Suite/Advanced UI projects.

•             Develop and execute test cases for verifying installer packages, focusing on fresh installs, upgrades, uninstalls, silent/command-line installs, and bundled dependency behavior.

•             Ensure OS compatibility and overall package robustness.