Two Six Technologies is seeking an experienced and skilled Desktop Developer with expertise in Microsoft .NET technologies to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building desktop applications, particularly with experience in developing Office add-ins, using WPF/XAML, and ensuring accessibility compliance. As a Desktop Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality desktop applications that meet the needs of our users and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain desktop applications using Microsoft .NET technologies, particularly WPF/XAML.
• Create and enhance Office add-ins to extend the functionality of Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Implement user interface designs and interactions using WPF/XAML, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience.
• Ensure accessibility compliance of desktop applications, following industry standards and best practices (e.g., WCAG, Section 508).
• Optimize desktop applications for performance, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following coding standards and best practices.
• Develop and maintain unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues reported by QA or end users, and provide timely resolutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in desktop development, and accessibility.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 4 years of experience in desktop application development using Microsoft .NET technologies.
• Strong proficiency in C# programming language and the .NET Framework.
• Experience with Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and XAML for building rich desktop user interfaces.
• Demonstrated experience in developing Office add-ins using technologies such as VSTO (Visual Studio Tools for Office) or Office JavaScript APIs.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines, and experience in implementing accessibility features in desktop applications.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with other Microsoft technologies such as WinForms, ASP.NET, or Azure.
• Knowledge of UI/UX design principles and experience collaborating with designers.
• Familiarity with agile software development methodologies.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools for desktop applications.
• Certification in Microsoft .NET or related technologies.

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