Sector
Keyword

Application Packaging Engineer, Software Packaging engineer, System Engineer- Application Packaging

Minimum Preferably Bachelor's Degree in Science/Technology/Computers

Certified training for Engineer: Packaging (programme aligned to SSC/ Q 6901 released by IT-ITe

SSSCNASSCOM)

Relevant training and certifications in Application/Software Packaging, SDLC, Programming languages etc.

The tasks an Engineer-Packaging is expected to perform include: Creating new, company-specific or industry vertical-specific image of a software product before releasing it

Knowledge of different features of software products and how they can be used

Knowledge of methods, tools and techniques for packaging software products and how to use these

Well versed in sources of information relevant to determining user group needs and preferences

Relevant training and certifications in Application/Software Packaging, SDLC, Programming languages etc.

Good communication skills

Strong writing ability

Team player

Quick learner

Strong command over the language

Willingness to undertake desk-based job with long hours

It is a desk job

Work from home option is available

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

May need to handle a team Working hours

IT & ITES companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company Shift working is available Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe

This job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous Occupational hazards include weight gain, headaches, body aches, eye strain, loss of concentration, loss of sleep and appetite, fatigue, weepy bouts etc.Health risks include exposure to demanding and strenuous routine, repetitive tasks, etc.

For freshers INR17,000 to INR20,000 per month For candidates with 1/2 yearsexperience - INR25,000 to INR30,000 per month For candidates with over 2 yearsexperience INR 35,000 to INR 40,000 per month(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Growth in Software Products of IT Sector in India

Software products form the fastest growing segment of the global IT industry, with the software spends forecast to grow from USD 294 billion in FY 2008 to USD 537 billion in 2015. Over the same period, the addressable market for Indian software product businesses is estimated to reach USD 290 to 315 billion. The next decade will play a crucial role in bringing about disruptive growth for the Indian Software Products segment, and the annual revenue aggregate of this segment is forecast to grow from USD 1.4 billion in FY2008 to USD 9.5 to 12 billion by FY2015. Over the past 3 years, the annual revenue aggregate of Indian software product businesses has grown at a CAGR of 44%.

The growth is likely to be in the areas of Business Intelligence (BI), Enterprise Resource Management (ERM), Storage, Security, BFSI, telecom, healthcare, Retail, search engine marketing, mobile applications, social networking, and online gaming.

In the IT Exports segment, a large portion of the workforce is currently engineers and MCAs over 80%. The proportion of graduates of science and other streams engaged in software development is expected to show significant increase from about 5% to 10% currently to about 15% to 20%.

Based on the trends witnessed in productivity and the likely growth potential of the IT and ITES industry, it is expected that the industry would result in an incremental employment of about 7.5 million persons directly by 2022.

Maximum numbers of job openings are available in IT & ITES companies across tier 1 & tier 2 cities.

Not Applicable

Government College of Science, Raipur, Chhattisgarh G. E. Road, Raipur. Pin- 492010

phone : 2263131 www.gcsrcg.org

B.R.A. Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India PIN - 842002

Telephone - 0621-2243071 http://www.brabu.net

Government Autonomous College, At/Po-Bhawanipatna, District-Kalahandi

Pin-766001 Phone: 06670230241 http://www.gacbhawanipatna.org

Government college of engineering of Bargur, NH 46, Bargur, Krishnagiri,

Tamil Nadu - 635 104 P: 04343 266 067 http://www.gcebargur.ac.in

Government Engineering College Jhalawar, Sunel Road, Gram Chandlai, Tehsil Jhalrapatan, Distt. Jhalawar - 326023 Phone - 07432 242812/242814 http://www.gecj.ac.in

Government College Of Engineering, Railway Station Road, Aurangabad 431005 Maharashtra

Phone No : 2334348/ 2366111/ 2366124/ 2334349/ 2366125 http://www.geca.ac.in