Application Packaging Specialist

Position : Application Packaging Specialist Location : Phoenix, AZ / Charlotte, NC - Hybrid Duration :Full Time Must Have Technical/Functional Skills • Strong hands-on experience in Install Shield (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.