Windows Desktop Architect – Lead Native App Development

speechify; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Speechify is seeking an experienced Windows desktop developer to design, build, and ship high-quality desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, and XAML. You will ensure accessibility, performance, and cross-version compatibility across Windows 10/11+, collaborating with product designers and QA to shape the roadmap and own features end-to-end.

You will mentor engineers, contribute to architecture decisions, and drive robust solutions that scale for millions of users, in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Windows desktop development with Windows App SDK and C#.
• Experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of interop between managed (.NET) and native code.
• Proven track record shipping production desktop apps with reliability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, and development of Windows desktop apps.
• Define best practices for UI architecture, performance, and maintainability.
• Drive accessibility efforts and ensure keyboard navigation, screen readers, and focus management.
• Collaborate with product designers and QA to shape feature roadmaps.
• Own features end-to-end from conception to release and maintenance.
• Identify and resolve complex bugs and performance bottlenecks.

Skills

Windows App SDK

WinUI

C#

XAML

C++

.NET interop

Accessibility APIs

OOP & design patterns

Multithreading / async

Mentoring / leadership

Clear communication

Tools

UI Automation

Job description

Speechify is seeking an experienced Windows desktop developer to design, build, and ship high-quality desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, and XAML. You will ensure accessibility, performance, and cross-version compatibility across Windows 10/11+, collaborating with product designers and QA to shape the roadmap and own features end-to-end.

You will mentor engineers, contribute to architecture decisions, and drive robust solutions that scale for millions of users, in a