Windows Application Deployment Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Kforce has a client in need of a Windows Application Deployment Engineer in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities

• Package, customize, test, and deploy Windows applications across large enterprise environments
• Convert EXE-based applications into standardized MSI, MST, MSIX, App-V, and Win32 deployment packages
• Develop silent installation and removal workflows using PowerShell, VBScript, batch scripting, and PSADT
• Manage enterprise application deployments through Microsoft Intune and SCCM/MECM
• Gather application requirements, including dependencies, installation parameters, registry changes, permissions, and configuration needs
• Perform compatibility, smoke, and user acceptance testing for new and updated software packages
• Troubleshoot installation failures, DLL conflicts, permissions, registry issues, and Windows compatibility problems
• Support application migrations and Windows upgrade initiatives
• Manage application patching, vulnerability remediation, upgrades, and software retirement
• Use AI-assisted development tools to streamline scripting, troubleshooting, documentation, and packaging activities

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of experience with Windows application packaging, software deployment, or endpoint management in an enterprise environment
• Strong hands-on experience with MSI, MST, EXE, MSIX, App-V, and Win32 application packaging
• Advanced experience administering Microsoft Intune/Endpoint Manager and SCCM/MECM
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills with experience creating automated and unattended installations
• Experience with PSADT, VBScript, and batch scripting
• Proficiency with packaging tools such as Flexera AdminStudio, InstallShield, Advanced Installer, or Orca
• Hands-on experience creating, sequencing, and troubleshooting Microsoft App-V packages
• Strong knowledge of Windows architecture, including the registry, file systems, permissions, user/machine contexts, and application isolation
• Experience troubleshooting application compatibility and mass deployment failures
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Microsoft Copilot for scripting and automation

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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