Senior Windows Desktop Architect: Accessible Apps

Speechify; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading text-to-speech technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Edinburgh office. This role involves leading the design and development of native Windows desktop applications, with a heavy focus on accessibility and performance. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in Windows application development, deep architectural knowledge, and a commitment to building inclusive software. This position offers opportunities for impact, mentorship, and technical leadership within a diverse and collaborative environment.

Benefits

High-impact role with direct influence on user experience

Collaborative engineering culture

Opportunities for technical leadership

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK and C#.
• Deep understanding of Windows application architecture.
• Proven track record of designing, building, and shipping production-quality desktop applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of native Windows desktop applications.
• Define best practices for Windows desktop development.
• Drive accessibility efforts by integrating support for accessibility APIs.

Skills

Windows application architecture

C#

XAML

Accessibility APIs

OOP

Design patterns

Multi-threading

Tools

Windows App SDK

WinUI

C++

Job description

A leading text-to-speech technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Edinburgh office. This role involves leading the design and development of native Windows desktop applications, with a heavy focus on accessibility and performance. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in Windows application development, deep architectural knowledge, and a commitment to building inclusive software. This position offers opportunities for impact, mentorship, and technical leadership within a diverse and collaborative environment.