KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Packaging Platform Leadership

- Lead enterprise application packaging programmes defining scope, methodology, tooling selection, and delivery timelines for large-scale projects (500+ application packages).

- Architect the packaging platform including tool configuration, template standards, repository structure, and quality gate processes.

- Define and govern the packaging factory model — intake, assessment, packaging, testing, and deployment pipeline for managed client environments.

- Evaluate and recommend packaging tooling — AdminStudio, Advanced Installer, MSIX Packaging Tool, App-V, PSF — based on client environment and application portfolio.

- Lead MSIX migration programmes — assessing MSI/EXE portfolios for MSIX suitability, defining conversion strategy, and overseeing bulk conversion.

Advanced Technical Packaging

- Handle the most complex packaging scenarios including multi-instance applications, COM/COM+ server registration, kernel-mode driver packaging, and enterprise licensing systems.

- Develop custom MSI packages from scratch using WiX Toolset with advanced features — UI customisation, custom actions, rollback sequences, and merge modules.

- Design and implement PSF-based MSIX fixup frameworks for complex compatibility remediation at scale.

- Build App-V connection group strategies for interdependent virtual application portfolios.

- Develop packaging automation frameworks — PowerShell-based batch repackaging, automated assessment, and quality validation pipelines.

DevOps & Automation Integration

- Design and implement CI/CD packaging pipelines using Azure DevOps — automated package build, test,



and deployment workflows.

- Develop Graph API-based automation for Intune bulk app uploads, policy assignment, and deployment reporting.

- Build SCCM PowerShell automation for bulk application import, deployment creation, and compliance reporting.

- Integrate packaging workflows with ITSM platforms (ServiceNow) for automated request intake, status updates, and SLA tracking.

- Develop and maintain automated regression test suites for packaged applications using Pester or similar testing frameworks.

Mentorship & Governance

- Serve as technical lead and L3 escalation point for complex packaging incidents and compatibility issues.

- Mentor Grade 6–8 packaging engineers — conducting technical reviews, coaching sessions, and hands-on knowledge transfer.

- Define packaging quality standards, SLA frameworks, and peer review processes for the India packaging team.

- Participate in client governance reviews, delivery calls, and packaging programme steering meetings.

- Contribute to SOW development, effort estimation, and technical proposal input for packaging engagements.

Client Engagement

- Engage with client application owners, security teams, and IT architects to define packaging standards and deployment strategies.

- Present packaging programme status,



quality metrics, and risk items to client delivery management.

- Advise clients on MSIX adoption strategy, application portfolio rationalisation, and Up-to-date Deployment readiness.

- Identify opportunities to expand packaging services and contribute to NTT DATA EPM practice development.

REQUIRED SKILLS

- Enterprise application packaging — MSI, MSIX, App-V, .intunewin — expert level across all formats

- WiX Toolset — advanced custom MSI authoring, custom actions, UI customisation, merge modules

- MSIX + PSF — large-scale portfolio migration, PSF fixup framework development, compatibility analysis

- AdminStudio / Flexera — advanced usage including repackager, editor, AAC, and tuner modules

- Intune + SCCM deployment engineering — Graph API automation, advanced application models, CI/CD integration

- PowerShell — advanced automation, packaging factory pipelines, Graph API, SCCM SDK

- Azure DevOps — CI/CD pipeline design for automated packaging build, test, and deployment

- Application compatibility — deep expertise in ACT, PSF, shims, Windows 10/11 compatibility analysis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator (MD-102) — required or equivalent

- Flexera AdminStudio certification or equivalent packaging tool qualification

- Experience with Liquidware ProfileUnity, FSLogix, or user environment management in packaging context

- Prior India-based senior packaging lead experience for global enterprise accounts (500+ app portfolio)

Preferred candidate profile

Perks and benefits

📌 Application Packaging Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 NTT DATA
📍 Bengaluru