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Windows Software Packager and Release Coordinator COBEFEJ0209

Corso is opgericht op 1 April 1991. Ons bedrijfsmodel bestaat uit het het plaatsen van ICT experts in de markt. In de loop de jaren zijn er meer dan 10.000 professionals geregistreerd bij Corso. Onze relaties bevinden zich voornamelijk bij de grote software en systeem bedrijven.
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Functieomschrijving
Windows Software Packager and Release Coordinator COBEFEJ0209
Context of the mission
We are actively searching an individual to work in the Software Release Services team that is responsible to
prepare software for deployment and coordinate changes on the Windows platform.
The deliverables of the team consist of quality assured Microsoft Installer (MSI) packages created using
InstallShield AdminStudio and/or Microsoft Softgrid packages, following our company wide standards for
software in the Windows environment.
The list of software to be packaged is dependant on the projects or update releases. Each application/software
is subject to a release process that consists of the following phases:
1. Information gathering
2. Package development
3. Technical testing
4. Quality assurance
5. Deployment
The proposed candidate will have to meet specific profile requirements described below.

Period mission
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months with possible extension.
Language requirement
English, plus French or Dutch

Localisation of the job
Brussels (Rue du Marais, Broekstraat), Belgium.

Objective of the job
General Task Description
1. Classification of requests
Creation of Requests For Change based on a delivery assessment
Translate Requests For Change into technical elements
(component, application, bundle)
2. Software Information Gathering, Packaging/Sequencing, Testing
and Deployment Gather information from business/IT sources,
retrieve installation media, installation in development,
software/application packaging or sequencing, package testing and
certification, preparation for deployment, documentation
3. Software Infrastructure Planning
Determine the (Terminal Server/Citrix) server infrastructure
requirements to deliver the software based on user and system
requirements, provide a planning for infrastructure readiness
4. Technical Software Support
Provide support for technical issues with the software release,
initiate corrective actions, help with the administration of the
software infrastructure, second line support
5. Monitor workflow and quality of service
Act as point of contact for a change. Follow changes through the
complete workflow from start to finish. Verify quality of service
before handover to the QA department. Do handover to the QA
team. Keep track of the timeline of the change and trigger
responsible departments when necessary.

Remarks
Scope of Services and Deliverables
· Communication with application responsible (non technical
end-user)
· Communication with other IT departments
· Creation of Requests for Change based on a delivery
assessment
· Packaging of applications & utilities for client based
installations
· Packaging of software for Terminal Server/Citrix based
installations
· Sequencing of software for Softgrid based installations
· Create or update documentation concerning our packaging
standards for applications
· Create or update documentation on the software
installation procedure, automation and known problems
· Install and test software in qualification environment
· Packaging and assistance to our development staff on in-
house developed software
· Creating start-up and installation scripts in VBS and ASP
· Verification of changes for correct documentation and
completeness.

Functie-Eisen
Required knowledge and experience
Required level and content of education
Bachelor/Graduate
Personal skills
Mandatory: Normal social skills, able to work in a team of professionals under pressure, good communication skills, able to interact with business users, technical writing skills, capable of working on concepts and processes.
Preferable: Autonomy, proven track record of meeting deadlines, planning and organisation skills
Business experience
Mandatory: 3-5 years of professional experience in IT for the enterprise
Preferable: Experience in IT for financial institutions
Technical experience
Mandatory: Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server, Office 2003, Active Directory
Experience with Terminal Server/Citrix (publishing, resource
management, policies, user settings)
Scripting (VBS and ASP)
MSI Packaging with Macrovision Admin Studio
Microsoft/Softricity Softgrid sequencing
Preferable: Network and storage related skills
Good knowledge of database structures and SQL statements
Functional experience
Mandatory: Experience in industrialization of software distribution
Familiar with structured methodologies for the preparation,
packaging, test and deployment of applications
Experience in developing installation packages using MSI
scripting for a wide variety of software.
Application sequencing using Microsoft/Softricity Softgrid
Preferable: Awareness of ITIL concepts