Application Packaging Specialist

Centraprise, Corp.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Centraprise, Corp. is seeking a skilled installer packaging specialist with strong InstallShield expertise to develop and maintain enterprise deployment packages. The role focuses on MSI/MSIX packaging, transforms, and Windows Installer technologies for Windows environments.

Responsibilities include converting legacy installations, scripting custom actions, and collaborating with developers and infrastructure teams to ensure robust, auditable installations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on InstallShield experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Convert legacy installations (EXE, scripts) into MSI/MSIX packages.

Skills

InstallShield

MSI packaging

Windows Installer

InstallScript

VBScript

PowerShell

C#

Automation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

Suite/Advanced UI Project

MSIX

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.
• 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
• 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 behaviour.
• Ensure OS compa tibility and overall package robustness.