Lead Windows Desktop Architect – Accessibility-Driven

speechify; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Speechify is seeking a skilled Windows desktop application developer to lead design, architecture, and implementation for the Windows platform. You will work across the full feature lifecycle, ensuring high performance, accessibility, and cross-version compatibility for Speechify’s desktop experiences on Windows.

You will collaborate with product designers and QA, mentoring engineers and shaping long-term architecture while delivering reliable, scalable software in a distributed, office-less

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Windows desktop app development using Windows App SDK and WinUI, with C#, XAML.
• Experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of accessibility APIs and inclusive software.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, and development of Windows desktop apps using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and possibly C++.

Skills

Windows desktop development

C# / XAML

C++ (Win32/WinRT/COM)

Windows app architecture

Accessibility on Windows

OOP & design patterns

Multi-threading / asynchronous

Team collaboration / leadership

Job description

Speechify is seeking a skilled Windows desktop application developer to lead design, architecture, and implementation for the Windows platform. You will work across the full feature lifecycle, ensuring high performance, accessibility, and cross-version compatibility for Speechify’s desktop experiences on Windows.

You will collaborate with product designers and QA, mentoring engineers and shaping long-term architecture while delivering reliable, scalable software in a distributed, office-less