Application Packaging Specialist

Tata Consultancy Services; New Market (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive

Medical coverage

Parental leave

401K plan

Certification reimbursement

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking a skilled Installer engineer to convert legacy installations into MSI/MSIX packages and customize installations using InstallShield scripts, MST transforms, and VBScript/PowerShell. The role emphasizes testing, documentation, and collaboration with developers and infrastructure teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, experience with MSIX, and a solid understanding of Windows OS internals, registry, and file system.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in InstallShield.
• 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 Install Shield.
• 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 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 technical requirements for installer creation.
• Comprehend deployment requirements and define a comprehensive deployment workflow.
• Ensure all workflows receive approval from Design Lead and Architect before implementation.
• Utilize InstallShield to create installer packages including .msi, .exe, .msp, updates.
• Develop advanced installer packages using Suite/Advanced UI Project with third-party components.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Install Script, VBScript, C# and PowerShell.
• Design wizard-based UI for Suite/Advanced UI projects.
• Develop and execute test cases for installers (fresh installs, upgrades, uninstalls, silent/CLI).
• Ensure OS compatibility and package robustness.

Skills

InstallShield expertise

MSI packaging

Transforms MST

Windows Installer

VBScript

PowerShell

Scripting for installers

MSIX packaging

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Tools

InstallShield

MSI packaging

Transforms (MST)

Windows Installer

VBScript

PowerShell

Job description

Job Description

• 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 Install Shield
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Relevant certifications in Microsoft technologies or IT service management.

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• 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 Install Shield
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Relevant certifications in Microsoft technologies or IT service management.

Roles & 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 compa tibility and overall package robustness.

Base Salary Range: $50,000 - $80,000 per annum

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Qualifications:

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE