.Net Architect

Title: .Net Architect (WPF) Location: Remote Duration: Long Term Contract Must-Have Skills: Strong hands-on experience designing and building WPF desktop applications in enterprise environments. Deep understanding of MVVM architecture, including data binding, commands, dependency properties, and separation of concerns. Proficiency with C# and .NET (.NET Framework and/or .NET 6+) for desktop application development. Experience integrating WPF applications with backend services, including REST APIs, messaging systems, and databases. Solid knowledge of UI performance optimization, memory management, threading/async patterns, and responsiveness in desktop applications. Ability to design maintainable, testable UI architectures, including ViewModels, services, and reusable components. Experience participating in architecture reviews, design sessions, and code reviews for desktop and enterprise applications.

Nice-to-Have

Skills: Experience modernizing or migrating legacy WinForms or older WPF applications to modern WPF/MVVM or .NET 6+. Familiarity with Prism, Caliburn.Micro, or MVVM Light frameworks for modular WPF application design. Knowledge of XAML styling, templating, and custom controls for reusable and scalable UI components. Exposure to desktop accessibility standards and usability best practices. Experience packaging and deploying desktop applications using ClickOnce, MSIX, or enterprise deployment tools. Understanding of hybrid architectures, where WPF desktop applications coexist with web-based and cloud-native systems. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for desktop applications, including automated builds, testing, and release management.