Application Packaging Architect - MSI/MSIX & InstallShield

Tata Consultancy Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Incentive

Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, +

Parental Leaves

401K Plan

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a skilled installer packaging specialist to convert legacy installations into MSI/MSIX and customize installs using InstallShield scripting and MST transforms.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with MSI packaging, Windows Installer, and PowerShell automation, plus a solid understanding of Windows OS internals, registry, and silent installation switches. Excellent collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in InstallShield (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 InstallShield.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Relevant certifications in Microsoft technologies or IT service management.

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.

Skills

InstallShield

MSI Packaging

MST Transforms

Windows Installer

InstallScript

VBScript

PowerShell

MSIX

Windows Internals

Registry & File System

Silent Install

Troubleshooting

Automation

Testing

Communication

Certifications

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Job description

Tata Consultancy Services in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a skilled installer packaging specialist to convert legacy installations into MSI/MSIX and customize installs using InstallShield scripting and MST transforms.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with MSI packaging, Windows Installer, and PowerShell automation, plus a solid understanding of Windows OS internals, registry, and silent installation switches. Excellent collaboration skills are essential.