Job Description
Job Description
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Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
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• Strong hands-on experience in InstallShield (Mandatory)
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• Experience in MSI packaging, transforms (MST), and Windows Installer technology
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• Knowledge of Install Script and custom actions (VBScript, PowerShell)
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• Experience with application virtualization (MSIX)
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• Understanding of Windows OS internals, registry, and file system
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• Knowledge of silent installation switches and packaging standards
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• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
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• Proficient in PowerShell scripting and automation.
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• Experience in testing and troubleshooting packaged applications in Install Shield
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• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
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• Relevant certifications in Microsoft technologies or IT service management.
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Roles & Responsibilities
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• Convert legacy installations (EXE, scripts) into MSI/MSIX packages
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• Customize installations using InstallShield scripting, custom actions, and transforms (MSTs)
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• Perform application packaging for enterprise deployment using InstallShield tools
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• Conduct testing (UAT, functional validation, silent installs) in different environments
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• Review essential elements such as dependencies, prerequisites, upgrade behavior, rollback needs, and configuration steps
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• Maintain package documentation, standards, and best practices
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• Work closely with application developers, and infrastructure teams
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• Engage with developers to understand and analyze technical requirements for installer creation.
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• Comprehend application deployment requirements and define a comprehensive deployment workflow.
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• Ensure all workflows receive approval from the Design Lead and Architect before implementation.
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• Utilize InstallShield to create installer packages, including .msi packages, .exe installers, .msp patches, and hotfixes/updates.
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• Develop advanced installer packages using Suite/Advanced UI Project, integrating third-party components effectively.
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• Demonstrate proficiency in scripting languages such as Install Script, VBScript, C# and PowerShell to enhance installation processes.
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• Design wizard-based UI for Suite/Advanced UI projects.
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• Develop and execute test cases for verifying installer packages, focusing on fresh installs, upgrades, uninstalls, silent/command-line installs, and bundled dependency behavior.
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• Ensure OS compa tibility and overall package robustness.