Senior WPF Software Engineer (Third Party Roll)

Linde Engineering; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Engineering in Vadodara seeks an experienced WPF/.NET developer to own and modernize a core desktop application. You will migrate legacy Oracle Forms to a current .NET WPF stack, ensure robust architecture, and deliver maintainable, high-quality software.

You will analyze issues, implement fixes, and collaborate across engineering, product, and support teams while upholding security and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with WPF, C#, and .NET development.
• Proven Oracle Forms to .NET/WPF migration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Database, PL/SQL, and related DB concepts.
• Experience with MVVM architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with Entity Framework Core.
• Experience with UI component frameworks like DevExpress.
• Proficiency in relational databases (Oracle, SQLite, SQL Server).
• Developing and maintaining rich desktop applications.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage lifecycle of a business-critical engineering application.
• Maintain, support, and improve existing software solutions.
• Lead migration from Oracle Forms to .NET/WPF.
• Serve as primary technical contact for the application.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues.
• Ensure adherence to architecture, quality, security, and delivery standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, product stakeholders, and support teams.
• Participate in deployment, support, and stabilization activities.
• Contribute to future enhancements and modernization initiatives.
• Support knowledge sharing and documentation across the team.

Skills

C#

.NET

WPF

MVVM

Migration

Oracle Forms

Oracle Database

PL/SQL

Entity Framework Core

UI Frameworks

Relational Databases

Desktop Applications

Tools

DevExpress

Entity Framework Core

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage the lifecycle of a business-critical engineering application. Maintain, support, and continuously improve existing software solutions. Lead the assessment, planning, and execution of migration initiatives from Oracle Forms to modern .NET WPF architecture. Act as the primary technical point of contact for the application. Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues. Ensure adherence to software architecture, quality, security, and delivery standards. Collaborate with engineers, product stakeholders, and support teams. Participate in application deployment, operational support, and stabilization activities. Contribute to future enhancements, application modernization, and technology transformation initiatives. Support knowledge sharing, documentation, and best practices across the team.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with WPF, C#, and .NET development.
• Proven experience in migrating legacy Oracle Forms applications to modern .NET technologies, preferably WPF.
• Strong understanding of Oracle Forms, Oracle Database, PL/SQL, stored procedures, packages, and database-driven business applications.
• Ability to analyze existing Oracle Forms applications and translate business logic into modern .NET architectures.
• Solid knowledge of Entity Framework Core.
• Experience working with relational databases such as Oracle, SQLite, SQL Server, or equivalent platforms.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining rich desktop applications.
• Strong expertise in WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation).
• Practical experience with UI component frameworks such as DevExpress or similar.
• Deep understanding of MVVM architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with application modernization, code refactoring, and migration of legacy systems.
• Knowledge of software architecture patterns and enterprise application design.

Preferred Experience

• Experience delivering Oracle Forms to .NET/WPF migration projects end-to-end.
• Familiarity with tools, techniques, and best practices for legacy application assessment and modernization.
• Experience validating migrated functionality and ensuring business process continuity during technology transitions.
• Understanding of engineering, EPC, or industrial software environments is highly desirable.