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Senior Windows Application Software Engineer

Galway
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Senior Software Engineer – Windows

Location: Hybrid in Galway, Ireland (2-3 days per week in-office)

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Sector: Cybersecurity / Windows Application Development

Are you ready to take full ownership of building secure, high-performance Windows applications in the cybersecurity space?

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer – Windows to lead the end-to-end development lifecycle of our Windows applications — from design and architecture to implementation, testing, and deployment.

What You’ll Do:

Own Windows Application Development: Take complete responsibility for designing, developing, and delivering Windows native desktop and service applications.

Make Technical Decisions: Choose frameworks, libraries, and architectures that balance performance, maintainability, and scalability.

Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with UX/UI designers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver intuitive, secure, and high-quality user experiences.

Champion Code Quality: Lead by example in coding standards, code reviews, and secure development practices.

Integrate Systems: Connect Windows applications with cloud services, REST APIs, and enterprise systems.

Automate Builds: Develop CI/CD pipelines to streamline builds, testing, and deployment.

Drive Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and recommend enhancements to tools, processes, and application performance.

What You Bring:

10+ years of experience developing Windows native applications

Strong proficiency in C# (C++ is a bonus but not essential)

Deep knowledge of IP/TCP/UDP networking, DNS, TLS, VPN, and Windows networking APIs

Experience with persistent Windows services and desktop UI apps (e.g., Flutter)

Familiarity with MSI packaging and Microsoft Store deployments

Skilled in setting up CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, etc.)

Solid grasp of secure coding practices and authentication protocols (OAuth, SSL)

Experience integrating with REST, SOAP, and message-based systems

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

MS in Computer Science or related field preferred

Eligibility to work in Ireland and the ability to be on-site in Galway 2-3 days per week

Why You’ll Love It:

Full Ownership: Lead the Windows application development lifecycle end-to-end.

Impactful Work: Develop software that helps organisations combat real-world cybersecurity threats.

Collaborative Culture: Work in an environment that values innovation and teamwork.

Career Growth: Tackle challenging projects with opportunities for advancement.

Innovation: Freedom to experiment, explore, and champion best practices.

Ready to apply?

If you’re passionate about building world-class Windows applications and ready to take ownership of meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now

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