Windows Installer / Setup Engineer (WiX 3.14 & Migration Expertise)
Budget: ₹12,500 – ₹37,500 INR
We are seeking an experienced Windows Installer Engineer with strong expertise in creating and managing installation packages. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with WiX Toolset 3.14, including configuration of silent installations for .NET Framework applications.
In addition to supporting our existing WiX-based setup processes, the role will involve working on a migration project to transition from WiX installers to a modern installation solution, ensuring that all current components and deployment behaviors remain unaffected.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and enhance existing installer solutions built with WiX 3.14.
Configure and support silent installation features for .NET Framework applications.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure installation packages meet functional and deployment requirements.
Lead or assist in the migration from WiX 3.14 to a new installer technology, ensuring no disruption to existing installation processes.
Troubleshoot and resolve installation-related issues across environments.
Required Skills & Experience:
Strong knowledge of Windows Installer (MSI) technology.
Proven experience with WiX Toolset 3.14 setup authoring.
Familiarity with silent/automated installation processes.
Experience deploying and configuring .NET Framework applications via installers.
Ability to analyze and migrate installation logic to modern installer platforms (e.g., WiX 4, InstallShield, Advanced Installer, MSIX, etc.).
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Nice to Have:
Knowledge of modern deployment technologies (MSIX, ClickOnce, Intune, etc.).
Prior experience supporting enterprise-scale installation and deployment processes.
In addition to supporting our existing WiX-based setup processes, the role will involve working on a migration project to transition from WiX installers to a modern installation solution, ensuring that all current components and deployment behaviors remain unaffected.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and enhance existing installer solutions built with WiX 3.14.
Configure and support silent installation features for .NET Framework applications.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure installation packages meet functional and deployment requirements.
Lead or assist in the migration from WiX 3.14 to a new installer technology, ensuring no disruption to existing installation processes.
Troubleshoot and resolve installation-related issues across environments.
Required Skills & Experience:
Strong knowledge of Windows Installer (MSI) technology.
Proven experience with WiX Toolset 3.14 setup authoring.
Familiarity with silent/automated installation processes.
Experience deploying and configuring .NET Framework applications via installers.
Ability to analyze and migrate installation logic to modern installer platforms (e.g., WiX 4, InstallShield, Advanced Installer, MSIX, etc.).
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Nice to Have:
Knowledge of modern deployment technologies (MSIX, ClickOnce, Intune, etc.).
Prior experience supporting enterprise-scale installation and deployment processes.