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Application Packaging Specialist

DTEL Engineering & Consultants IncPhoenix, AZ🇺🇸United StatesPosted 27 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your expertise in application packaging, leveraging your strong InstallShield and MSI skills to drive enterprise-wide software deployments. You'll thrive here if you excel at problem-solving and collaborating with technical teams to ensure seamless application delivery. Apply now to join a reputable company and advance your career in a flexible work environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Posted
19 hours ago
C#PowerShell

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 sHouch 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

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