Senior XAML Developer

Skillsearch; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established game development studio in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior XAML UI Developer to create high-performance interfaces for games or simulations. You will design and implement sophisticated WPF/XAML interfaces and ensure usability and quality across products. Candidates should have deep expertise in WPF/XAML and a degree in Computer Science. The role involves extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams and maintaining technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in WPF/XAML and a track record of high-quality UI development.
• Experience with XAML-based interfaces for games or simulations.
• Strong self-driven work ethic and passion for user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex, detailed XAML-based UI including screens and custom widgets.
• Translate design specifications into functional, user-friendly interfaces.
• Work with teams to deliver consistent UI implementations.
• Create prototypes for new UI ideas.
• Promote visual and functional consistency.
• Identify opportunities for optimization.
• Produce accurate technical documentation.

Skills

WPF/XAML expertise

UI design

Collaboration with teams

Prototype creation

Technical documentation

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

Are you an expert XAML UI developer with a passion for building polished, high-performance interfaces for games or simulations?

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established studio and play a key role in elevating the quality, consistency and usability of a leading simulation product used by a global community of players, enthusiasts, and professionals.

As a Senior XAML UI Developer, you will design and build sophisticated WPF/XAML interfaces, transforming design specifications into fully functional, visually cohesive screens, widgets and features. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure the user interface is efficient, performant, and aligned with the overall product vision.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing complex, highly detailed and performant XAML‑based UI, including screens, features, custom widgets, controls and visual elements
• Translating design specifications into functional, user‑friendly interfaces
• Working closely with development teams, designers, artists and QA to deliver consistent and high‑quality UI implementations
• Creating prototypes to quickly explore and validate new UI ideas
• Promoting visual and functional consistency across the entire user interface
• Maintaining high technical standards and identifying opportunities for optimisation and improvement
• Producing clear and accurate technical documentation to support UI implementations

What we’re looking for:

• Deep expertise in WPF/XAML, with a proven track record of creating complex and high‑quality UI
• Demonstrable experience developing XAML‑based interfaces for games, simulations or similar interactive applications
• A strong self‑driven work ethic and passion for creating compelling user experiences
• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience

Apply now, or contact Ryan Templeman - [e-mail]