Application Packaging Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Chennai District, Bengaluru, Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking a Senior Application Packaging Engineer in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The role requires extensive experience in application packaging, automation, and troubleshooting installation issues. Key responsibilities include utilizing SCCM and PowerShell for deployments, conducting UAT tests with end-users, and collaborating with clients to gather requirements. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in software packaging with proficiency in various scripting languages. This is a full-time position.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in App package creation, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Deep understanding of Application Packaging and SCCM 2012.
• Experience with deployment on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Responsibilities

• Application packaging, automation, and deployment of software installations.
• Troubleshoot installation/uninstallation/upgrade issues.
• UAT testing with end-users to ensure software functionality.

Skills

Scripting and automation skills

Expert-level troubleshooting

Package creation and deployment

Application compatibility testing

Tools

SCCM 2012

PowerShell

VBScript

Install Shield

Admin Studio

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Application Packaging Engineer is a senior technical expert responsible for App package creation, testing, deployment & troubleshooting installation issues. Should have good hands-on experience in Packaging Tools & Technologies. UAT test with end-users to ensure software functionality. Good hands-on experience in SCCM application creations and deployments. Should be Proficient in PowerShell deployment tool kit & VBScripts.

Key Responsibilities

• Application packaging, automation and deployment of software installations/uninstallations/updates using deployment tools SCCM and PowerShell Deployment tool kit.
• Application Packaging, Troubleshooting, RCA, Testing and Software Remediation using Windows Installer Technology and SCCM.
• Automate software installations for Windows Server 2019,2016 ,2022, and 2025, Windows 10 and 11, Citrix servers and MAC OS.
• Scripting Languages: Batch Scripting, Vb Scripting, PowerShell Scripting, JAMF Composer, JAMF Pro.
• Expertise in Install Shield, Admin studio for Application Packaging and Repackaging.
• Writing custom actions using PowerShell script for customization of the user's specified requirements.
• Debug the errors by using log files and Event viewer.
• To solve complex technical issues and develop customized solutions for package which can be deployed by using SCCM
• From creating packages, deploying to the environment to resolving SCCM deployment issues.
• Validation of documentation related to software package and installation process. Validation of tracking methods for installed software. Obsoletion/removal of outdated software packages from the software repository and deployment tools.
• UAT test with end-users to ensure software functionality.
• Test and validate packaged software installation via script and automation tools. Validate tracking methods are utilized to report installation status.
• Complete packages within the SLA.
• Peer reviews automation to ensure accuracy.
• Weekly calls with clients for discussion on packaging issues, package priorities, and deliverables.
• Interacting with US clients to gather the requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 7+ years of experience in App package creation, testing, deployment & troubleshooting.
• Expert-level troubleshooting in package creation and troubleshooting installation/uninstallation/upgrade issues.
• Strong scripting and automation skills.
• Deep understanding of Application Packaging, SCCM 2012, Application compatibility testing.
• Experience with VB scripting, PowerShell deployment tool kit, on windows 10, windows 11.
• Experience in deploying the packages through on SCCM 2012(both Application and Packaging Model)
• Experience in working in Service NOW request and Incidents.
• UAT test with end-users to ensure software functionality

Preferred Skills

• MSI packaging, Admin Studio, Orca, Custom scripting using Batch, VBScript, PowerShell scripting, and PowerShell deployment tool kit.
• EUC Application Packaging, Application repackaging, Install shield.
• Deploying the packages through SCCM 2012 (both Application and Packaging Model).
• Hyper - V images for test environment.
• Understanding Windows 11 and Mac.
• Requirement validation.
• Ability to contribute medium to complex tasks independently.
• Ability to accept and respond to production issues and coordinate with stakeholders if any.

Soft Skills (L3 Focus)

• Analytical abilities.
• Logical thinking.
• Strong decision-making under pressure.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.