Principal Software Developer (software installation and deployment solutions)

Aspen Technology, Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

AspenTech seeks an experienced Installation Developer with 7–12 years of software development expertise to design, develop, and maintain installation and deployment solutions on Windows and Linux. The role emphasizes Windows Installer/InstallShield, scripting in C#, C++, PowerShell, Bash, and leveraging AI-assisted tools in an Agile setting.

You will collaborate across teams to define deployment strategies, work with Docker/Kubernetes, and integrate with Git/Perforce and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of software development, focused on installation, deployment, build or release.
• Expertise in Windows and/or Linux OS with installation, configuration and deployment concepts.
• Proficiency in Windows Installer, InstallShield or similar enterprise installation tech.
• Strong programming/scripting in C#, C++, PowerShell, Bash.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain installation packages for Windows and Linux.
• Leverage Windows Installer and InstallShield for reliable packaging and deployment.
• Develop tools and scripts using C#, PowerShell, Bash, and C++.
• Work with Docker/Kubernetes for modern deployment environments.
• Collaborate in Agile teams; contribute to CI/CD and automation efforts.
• Evaluate AI-generated code and recommendations with engineering judgment.
• Support SQL/NoSQL installation/configuration needs during deployment.
• Create automated tests and validation to improve installation reliability.

Skills

Windows

Linux

Windows Installer

InstallShield

C#

C++

PowerShell

Bash

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Perforce

CI/CD

AI-assisted tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

InstallShield

Git

Perforce

CI/CD tooling

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Installation Developer with 7-12 years of software development experience and strong expertise in Windows and/or Linux environments to design, develop, and maintain reliable software installation and deployment solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of installation technologies, demonstrated programming and scripting skills, and experience working collaboratively in an Agile development environment. The candidate should also be able to effectively leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, accelerate troubleshooting and development, enhance testing and documentation, and deliver high-quality software solutions while applying appropriate engineering judgment to validate AI-generated code and recommendations.

Your Impact

• Design, develop, test, and maintain installation packages and deployment solutions for Windows and Linux platforms.
• Utilize Windows Installer and other installation technologies to deliver reliable, maintainable, and scalable installation solutions.
• Develop and maintain installation tools, automation, and scripts using C#, PowerShell, Bash, and C++.
• Leverage InstallShield for advanced installation packaging, configuration, and deployment requirements.
• Effectively utilize AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, scripting, debugging, troubleshooting, testing, code review, and technical documentation.
• Apply engineering judgment to review and validate AI-generated code and recommendations, ensuring solutions meet established standards for correctness, security, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define installation requirements, deployment strategies, and technical solutions.
• Work with container technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, to support modern deployment environments.
• Integrate installation and deployment processes with version control systems such as Git and Perforce and automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Support database configuration and connectivity requirements for SQL and NoSQL database systems as part of installation and deployment workflows.
• Troubleshoot, debug, perform root-cause analysis, and resolve complex installation and deployment issues.
• Develop automated tests and validation processes to improve the quality and reliability of installation solutions.
• Follow Agile development practices and established software engineering standards to deliver high-quality solutions in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities to improve installation processes through automation, AI-assisted development, and adoption of modern engineering practices.

What You'll Need

• 7–12 years of software development experience, preferably involving software installation, deployment, build, release, or related technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems, including software installation, configuration, and deployment concepts.
• Strong experience with Windows Installer technology and InstallShield, or comparable enterprise installation technologies.
• Strong proficiency in one or more relevant programming and scripting languages, including C#, C++, PowerShell, and Bash.
• Experience with container technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, and an understanding of containerized software deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use or rapidly adopt AI-assisted software development tools to improve coding, debugging, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and overall engineering productivity.
• Ability to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated code and technical recommendations, applying sound software engineering principles and appropriate human oversight.
• Solid understanding of software installation and deployment processes, CI/CD, automation, and software engineering best practices.
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL database technologies and their installation and configuration requirements.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git and Perforce.
• Strong problem‑solving, debugging, and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate complex technical issues and develop sustainable solutions.

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AspenTech is a global software leader helping industries meet the increasing demand for resources from a rapidly growing population in a profitable and sustainable manner. Our Digital Grid Management software suite, including AspenTech OSI products, helps power and utilities companies achieve superior real‑time control, optimization and management for exceptional performance of complex energy networks. If you're looking to make a difference every day and push the limits of performance, AspenTech is doing things no one else thought was possible. As a leading industrial software partner, we help companies all over the world run safer, greener, longer and faster. With over 3700 employees and more than 60 global locations, AspenTech is meeting today's sustainability and business challenges head‑on with unmatched expertise, cutting‑edge AI‑powered technology and a passion to innovate.

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