Acceptance Testing, Best Practices, Command Line, Communication Skills, Debugging Skills, Documentation Standards, File Systems, Functional Testing, IT Service Management (ITSM), Identify Issues, InstallShield, Legal, Loan Funding, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft VBScript (Visual Basic Script) Scripting Language, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows System Internals/Programming, Operating Systems, Requirements Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Administration, Software Development, Software Installation, Software Patches, Student Loans, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Test Case, Test Plan/Schedule, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Windows Installer, Windows PowerShell
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.
Base Salary Range: $50,000 - $80,000 per annum
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
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