Lead Engineer - WPF

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global Bengaluru is seeking an experienced WPF Lead Engineer to drive the design, development, and deployment of desktop applications. You will craft scalable, user-friendly solutions using C#, .NET, MVVM, and XAML.

The role demands 6-8 years of hands-on experience, strong leadership, and collaboration with product owners, architects, QA, and stakeholders. Familiarity with SQL Server, EF, Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in desktop application development.
• Strong expertise in C# and .NET.
• Proficient in WPF, MVVM, XAML.
• Experience with SQL Server and EF.
• Experience leading teams and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Exposure to Agile Scrum.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of desktop apps using WPF and C#.
• Define software architecture and coding standards.
• Create responsive UIs with MVVM, XAML and data binding.
• Mentor teams and conduct code reviews.
• Collaborate with product owners and QA.
• Ensure performance, memory optimization, and CI/CD integration.
• Troubleshoot production issues and participate in release planning.
• Work in an Agile Scrum environment.

Skills

C#

.NET Framework/.NET Core/.NET 6+

WPF

MVVM

XAML

SQL Server

Entity Framework

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Requirements

Looking for C# WPF Lead Engineer with 6-8 years of experience

Job Description: Lead Engineer - WPF

We are seeking an experienced WPF Lead Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of Desktop applications. Candidate should have strong expertise in C#, .NET, MVVM architecture, and desktop application development, along with proven leadership experience in delivering scalable and user-friendly solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex desktop applications using WPF and C#.
• Define software architecture and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Implement responsive and intuitive user interfaces using WPF, XAML, and MVVM patterns.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, QA teams, and stakeholders to gather and refine requirements.
• Drive technical discussions, perform code reviews, and mentor development teams.
• Optimize application performance, memory utilization, and responsiveness.
• Integrate desktop applications with backend services, databases, and third-party systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical production issues.
• Participate in release planning, estimation, and risk assessment activities.
• Ensure application quality through unit testing, automation, and CI/CD practices.
• Exposure in Agile Scrum

Required Skills & Technologies

• Strong programming experience in C# and .NET Framework/.NET Core/.NET 6+.
• Extensive experience in Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF).
• Advanced knowledge of XAML development.
• Strong understanding of MVVM architecture.
• Experience with data binding, commands, styles, templates, and custom controls.
• Working knowledge of SQL Server and database design concepts.
• Experience with Entity Framework

Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in Industrial Automation, Manufacturing, Healthcare, or Enterprise Software domains.