Application Packaging Specialist

Iron Systems, Inc; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Systems, Inc is looking for an Application Packaging Specialist based in Bengaluru. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with InstallShield, focusing on designing, building, and maintaining enterprise-grade software packages.

Responsibilities include converting legacy installations into MSI packages, conducting thorough testing, and ensuring deployments meet organizational standards. A Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in InstallShield is mandatory.
• Experience in MSI packaging and Windows Installer technology.
• Proficient in scripting languages like VBScript and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Convert legacy installations into MSI/MSIX packages.
• Customize installations and perform application packaging for enterprise deployment.
• Conduct testing in various environments and maintain package documentation.

Skills

InstallShield expertise

MSI packaging

VBScript

PowerShell

Application virtualization (MSIX)

Troubleshooting skills

Collaboration abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

InstallShield

MSI

PowerShell

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Application Packaging Specialist with hands-on expertise in InstallShield to design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade software packages. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining installer packages, defining deployment workflows, and collaborating with development and architecture teams for creating MSI/EXE installers, managing application lifecycle processes, and ensuring seamless deployment across enterprise environments.

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 InstallScript, 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

Preferred Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in InstallShield (Mandatory)
• Experience in MSI packaging, transforms (MST), and Windows Installer technology
• Knowledge of install scripts 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 InstallShield
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Relevant certifications in Microsoft technologies or IT service management

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).