Senior Windows Desktop Lead - Accessibility & UX

Clutch Canada; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in work hours

Collaborative engineering culture

Opportunities to lead and mentor

Job summary

Clutch Canada is seeking a skilled Windows Application Developer to lead the design and development of desktop applications. This role requires over 3 years of experience with Windows App SDK, C#, and a strong proficiency in accessibility best practices. You will take ownership of the full lifecycle of applications while ensuring reliability and a user-centric focus. The job offers flexibility, autonomy, and opportunities for technical leadership, with a competitive salary range of $140,000-$200,000 per year plus bonuses and stock options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML.
• Deep understanding of Windows application architecture.
• Proven track record of designing and shipping production-quality desktop applications.
• Strong experience with accessibility APIs and a dedication to inclusion.
• Excellent software engineering fundamentals including memory management and multi-threading.
• Experience leading technical design and mentoring engineers.
• Strong communication skills with a user-centric mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of Windows desktop applications.
• Define best practices for Windows development.
• Drive accessibility efforts by integrating support for accessibility APIs.
• Collaborate with teams on feature planning and UI/UX architecture.
• Take ownership of the full lifecycle of features.
• Identify and resolve complex performance issues.

Skills

Windows desktop application development

C#

XAML

C++

Accessibility APIs

Design patterns

OOP

Job description

Clutch Canada is seeking a skilled Windows Application Developer to lead the design and development of desktop applications. This role requires over 3 years of experience with Windows App SDK, C#, and a strong proficiency in accessibility best practices. You will take ownership of the full lifecycle of applications while ensuring reliability and a user-centric focus. The job offers flexibility, autonomy, and opportunities for technical leadership, with a competitive salary range of $140,000-$200,000 per year plus bonuses and stock options.