JOB DETAILS:
Job description
Our Client is seeking a highly skilled developer with expertise in cross-platform application development to lead the transition of their Windows-based application to a platform-independent solution.
This role involves refactoring their WPF-based front-end to work seamlessly on both Windows and macOS while collaborating with a talented team of engineers.

If you are passionate about cross-platform frameworks like .NET MAUI or Avalonia, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Job requirements
Key Responsibilities
• Dependency Removal: Refactor and remove dependencies on third-party NuGet packages such as AvalonDock, Fluent Ribbon, and Extended WPF Toolkit.
• Framework Migration: Design and implement a cross-platform user interface using either .NET MAUI or Avalonia, adhering to best practices for maintainable and scalable software.

• Front-End and Back-End Decoupling: Work closely with back-end developers to decouple the application layers and ensure clean integration.
• Codebase Modernization: Update the existing codebase to align with cross-platform standards while maintaining functionality and performance.

• Collaboration: Work within an Azure DevOps environment, following repository guidelines for commits, branches, and tags.

• Testing and Debugging: Write and execute unit and integration tests to ensure cross-platform compatibility and stability.

Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:
o 4+ years of experience in WPF application development.
o 4+ years of experience with cross-platform frameworks like .NET MAUI or Avalonia.

o Proven experience in migrating or building cross-platform applications.

Technical Skills:
o Proficiency in C# and .NET Framework/Core.
o Strong understanding of front-end architecture and design principles.
o Familiarity with Windows sockets and other back-end technologies.
o Experience with Git and Azure DevOps for source control and collaboration.
o Knowledge of UI/UX best practices for cross-platform development.