Senior Engineer - Windows Platform & Packaging Engineer

NeST Digital; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NeST Digital is seeking a Windows Platform & Packaging Engineer to lead migration and deployment of enterprise apps from Linux to Windows. You will design, develop, and maintain Windows installation packages using InstallShield and PowerShell across Windows environments including medical devices and servers.

The role requires strong scripting, packaging, and DevOps experience, with collaboration across architects, DevOps, QA, and product teams to ensure secure, scalable deployments.

Qualifications

• Experience designing Windows installer packages with InstallShield.
• Proficient in MSI/MSIX packaging and upgrades.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Windows installer packages using InstallShield (MSI, EXE, Suite/Advanced UI Projects).
• Create deployment packages for Java, .NET, and hybrid applications with native DLLs and third‑party dependencies.
• Convert Linux‑based installation, deployment, and upgrade processes for Windows environments.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for installation, configuration, deployment, upgrade and maintenance automation.
• Configure and manage Windows Services, environment variables, registry settings, and system configurations.
• Implement and maintain upgrade, patching, rollback, repair, and uninstallation mechanisms.
• Manage dependency installation, prerequisite validation, and silent/unattended deployments.
• Integrate installer creation with CI/CD pipelines and release management.
• Troubleshoot installer, deployment, configuration, and environment issues across environments.
• Ensure installers comply with security, audit, logging, code‑signing, and deployment standards.
• Support deployment validation on Windows Server platforms and medical imaging environments.
• Collaborate with Development, QA, Architecture, and Release teams to streamline delivery.
• Maintain technical documentation for installer architecture and deployment workflows.

Job description

Job Description - Windows Platform & Packaging Engineer

Job Title: Windows Platform & Packaging Engineer (InstallShield / PowerShell)

Experience: 6-8 Years

Location: Bangalore

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Windows Platform & Packaging Engineer to support the migration and deployment of enterprise applications from Linux-based environments to Windows platforms. The engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Windows installation packages, deployment processes, automation scripts, and upgrade mechanisms using InstallShield and PowerShell. The role involves close collaboration with architects, development teams, DevOps, QA, and product teams to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable application deployment across Windows environments, including medical device platforms and Windows Server systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Windows installer packages using InstallShield (MSI, EXE, Suite/Advanced UI Projects).
• Create deployment packages for Java, .NET, and hybrid applications, including native DLLs and third‑party dependencies.
• Convert and adapt Linux‑based installation, deployment, and upgrade processes for Windows environments.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for installation, configuration, deployment, upgrade, and maintenance automation.
• Configure and manage Windows Services, environment variables, registry settings, and system configurations required by applications.
• Implement and maintain application upgrade, patching, rollback, repair, and uninstallation mechanisms.
• Manage dependency installation, prerequisite validation, and silent/unattended deployments.
• Integrate installer creation and deployment activities with CI/CD pipelines and release management processes.
• Troubleshoot installer, deployment, configuration, and environment‑related issues across development, test, and production environments.
• Ensure installers comply with security, audit, logging, code‑signing, and enterprise deployment standards.
• Support deployment validation on Windows Server platforms and medical imaging/Ultrasound device environments.
• Collaborate with Development, QA, Architecture, and Release teams to streamline software delivery and deployment processes.
• Maintain technical documentation for installer architecture, deployment workflows, and release procedures.

Required Skills & Expertise

Packaging & Installer Development

• Strong hands‑on experience with InstallShield (Basic MSI, InstallScript, Suite/Advanced UI Projects).
• In‑depth knowledge of Windows Installer (MSI/MSIX) architecture and packaging concepts.
• Experience creating MSI, EXE, and Suite installers for enterprise software.
• Strong understanding of installer versioning, upgrades, patches, hotfixes, and rollback strategies.

Windows Platform

• Good knowledge of Windows Server Administration.
• Experience managing Windows Services, Registry, Environment Variables, File System permissions, and system configurations.
• Understanding of Windows deployment best practices and enterprise software distribution methods.

Scripting & Automation

• Strong proficiency in PowerShell scripting (mandatory).
• Experience automating installation, deployment, validation, and maintenance activities.
• Familiarity with Batch scripting and deployment automation tools.

Application Deployment

• Experience packaging and deploying Java and .NET applications.
• Knowledge of native DLL management, third‑party dependencies, and prerequisite handling.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for installation and deployment issues.

DevOps & Release Engineering

• Experience with Git, Azure Repos, or similar source control systems.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or equivalent CI/CD platforms.
• Understanding of build automation and release engineering practices.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Linux‑to‑Windows migration projects.
• Knowledge of code signing and certificate management.
• Experience with InstallShield Suite / Advanced UI projects.
• Familiarity with enterprise deployment tools such as SCCM, Microsoft Intune, or equivalent.
• Exposure to medical device, healthcare, or regulated software environments.
• Understanding of authentication, LDAP, and security‑related deployments.
• Experience with distributed applications, microservices, or containerized deployments.
• Knowledge of WiX Toolset and modern Windows packaging technologies.
• Basic to intermediate .NET development experience.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a cross‑functional environment.
• Strong collaboration skills across Development, QA, DevOps, Product, and Architecture teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables effectively.