Application Packaging Specialist

K\&K Global Talent Solutions Inc.

is an international recruiting agency that has been providing technical resources in the Canada and the USA region since 1993\.

This position is with one of our clients in USA, who is actively hiring candidates to expand their teams.

Role:- Application Packaging Specialist

Location:- Charlotte, NC \& Phoenix, AZ (onsite)

Fulltime

Job Description

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 compatibility and overall package robustness.