Automation Engineer (Application Packager) - Syntricate Technologies Inc
Buffalo, NY
About the Job
Automation Engineer (Application Packager)
Buffalo, NY (Hybrid 3 days onsite/2 days remote)
12+-Month Contract
Web Cam Interview
$65-$70/Hr on W2
Notes from Manager Required Skills/Experience:
Below are some key skills we'd like them to have:
Please ask the candidate to provide responses for ALL of the questions below to confirm they have ALL of the required skills/experience, & send w/ the initial submittal (please reply ASAP as submittals to our client are time sensitive):
Buffalo, NY (Hybrid 3 days onsite/2 days remote)
12+-Month Contract
Web Cam Interview
$65-$70/Hr on W2
Notes from Manager Required Skills/Experience:
Below are some key skills we'd like them to have:
- Windows Desktop support
- PowerShell scripting
- SCCM experience with creating and deploying applications
- Packaging experience - such as InstallShield and creating MSI
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Experienced Automation Engineer (Application Packager) to assist M&T Bank. In this role, you will be part of the team responsible for the automation of software installations to all endpoints throughout the bank.
- This includes Laptops, Desktops, Tablets, Servers and Virtual devices as well as the Operating Systems used in the environment.
- Through standardized methods and tools, this team provides a stable endpoint environment for user's applications.
- The ideal candidate will bring an understanding of basic Software Automation processes and techniques as well as an ability to facilitate effective communication and collaboration with other internal technical teams.
- Microsoft SCCM as it pertains to software delivery and monitoring, Installshield, Powershell, PSAppDeploy Toolkit (PSADT), Microsoft Windows 10 & Windows 11 as well as Microsoft Windows Server.
- Other tools such as Intune and VB Script are highly beneficial.
- Knowledge of MAC OS is a plus.
- Assisting the Packaging Team with developing processes as we move towards Microsoft Intune.
- Helping to create a remediation process for application vulnerabilities.
- Working to help further automate the Packaging processes.
- Opportunity to help out with packaging for our MAC OS environment.
- Monitor Jira board for packaging requests.
- Evaluate the requirements of the packaging request to make sure they are complete.
- Smoke test the application and evaluate the best method for packaging.
- Complete packaging process by automating the installation including testing through our SCCM delivery tool, to prepare the application for UAT.
- Provide technical assistance to the M&T Desktop Engineering Team on application packaging and delivery.
- Provide high-level support for SCCM Operations to assist them.
- Minimum of an Associate's degree and 5 years systems analysis/application development experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years systems analysis/application development experience.
- Familiar with application development software and hardware platforms.
- Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent project management, word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Capable of working on multiple projects of a complex nature.
- Excellent problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolution.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with prior experience presenting to the target audience.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Detail-oriented.
- Strong lateral thinking skills.
- Experience coordinating between Applications and business units.
- Experience recommending and implementing systems solutions.
- Experience driving project milestones and delivery dates.
- Good understanding of the Bank's application framework.
- Subject matter expert in business with knowledge or experience utilizing application/system being supported.
- Advanced understanding of applications supported with a sound knowledge of interfacing/integrated applications.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.
- Ability to multitask for various components of complex projects.
- Action-oriented.
- Pro-active.
- Advanced knowledge and focus of the entire system to work on projects outside of normal business-as-usual (BAU).
Please ask the candidate to provide responses for ALL of the questions below to confirm they have ALL of the required skills/experience, & send w/ the initial submittal (please reply ASAP as submittals to our client are time sensitive):
- LinkedIn profile link?
- Yrs. of IT exp. overall?
- Yrs. of exp. specifically as an Automation Engineer (Application Packager)?
- Yrs. of exp. w/ Windows Desktop support?
- Yrs. of exp. w/ PowerShell scripting?
- Yrs. of exp. w/ SCCM experience with creating and deploying applications?
- Yrs. of Packaging experience - such as InstallShield and creating MSI?
- Yrs. of exp. w/ excellent troubleshooting skills?
- Yrs. of exp. w/ Microsoft SCCM as it pertains to software delivery and monitoring, Installshield, Powershell, PSAppDeploy Toolkit (PSADT), Microsoft Windows 10 & Windows 11 as well as Microsoft Windows Server ( PLEASE SPECIFY YEARS OF EXP. W/ EACH SKILL LISTED )?
- Yrs. of exp. w/ tools such as Intune and VB Script (are highly beneficial)?
- Yrs. of exp. w/ knowledge of MAC OS (is a plus)?
- Yrs. of exp. working specifically for banks and/or financial institutions?
- Do you possess a minimum of an Associate's degree and 5 years systems analysis/application development experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years systems analysis/application development experience?
- Do you possess exceptional communication skills (verbal/written)?
Source : Syntricate Technologies Inc
