Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Application Packaging Specialist with hands-on expertise in InstallShield to design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade software packages. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining installer packages, defining deployment workflows, and collaborating with development and architecture teams for creating MSI/EXE installers, managing application lifecycle processes, and ensuring seamless deployment across enterprise environments.

Key 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 InstallScript, 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.

Preferred Skills

- Strong hands-on experience in InstallShield (Mandatory)

- Experience in MSI packaging, transforms (MST), and Windows Installer technology

- Knowledge of install scripts 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

- Robust 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.

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

📌 Application Packaging Specialist (Bangalore Urban)
🏢 Iron Systems
📍 Bangalore Urban