Overview
Leverage your knowledge of setup authoring to participate in the authoring, design, quality, and maintenance of setup programs!
Creating great applications is one thing, but getting them installed, tested, and working perfectly for customers is quite another. This position requires persistence, curiosity, and continuous learning in pursuit of optimal ways to design and implement complex software install logic for the world’s leading Geographic Information Systems software. Bring your knowledge and experience in Windows Installer MSI authoring and a thorough understanding of Windows Installer development and we’ll have you writing custom code and tackling all the challenges you could want. You’ll be interfacing with developers, tech support, and product managers to develop and maintain setup programs for client and server environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, create, and maintain setup programs
- Research installer technology and advancements in the setup industry
- Collaborate with key users and the technical support team on installation issues
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience authoring MSI packages via InstallShield or other MSI authoring tool
- Experience with large environment application installation deployments
- Prior experience with and working knowledge of setup authoring and scripting languages
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve MSI installation and uninstallation issues
- Experience developing C++ or C# MSI custom actions
- Bachelor’s in CIS, computer science, or a related field
Recommended Qualifications
- Experience with Jenkins automation and Git
- Innovative and results oriented
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate and deliver
- Strong multi-tasking skills
- Master’s in CIS, computer science, or a related field
- Proficient in Power Shell
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Total Rewards
Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is
$97,760—$163,280 USD
The Company
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.
If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
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