Application Packaging Specialist

Locations: Charlotte, NC/Phoenix, AZ

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.