Principle .Net Software Engineer

THIS IS A 6-MONTH CONTRACT POSITION WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY LEADERS.

We are looking for a passionate Principal Engineer to build and evolve a desktop application that bridges Autodesk desktop products with cloud services. You will play a key role in developing the Desktop Connector used with products like AutoCAD , Civil 3D , and BIM platforms, impacting millions of users worldwide.

Minimum Qualifications

• 710 years of hands-on experience in software development using .NET.
• 5+ years of strong experience with C# , WinForms , and WPF desktop applications.
• Deep understanding of design patterns , dependency injection , and building complex systems.
• Experience developing and consuming REST APIs , with a focus on performance optimization.
• Solid understanding of SDLC , Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), and modern engineering practices.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building desktop applications with complex component interactions (e.g., Dropbox-like desktop apps).
• 2+ years of experience with WCF and inter-process/service communication.
• Experience creating clear, detailed technical documentation.
• 2+ years of experience working with AWS or similar cloud platforms .
• Experience building, running, and monitoring applications at scale.
• Hands-on experience with multi-repo Git codebases , profiling tools, testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines .
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases and sound database design principles.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end software development lifecyclefrom design and estimation to development, testing, and delivery.
• Design, build, debug, and maintain high-quality .NET desktop applications using C# with WinForms/WPF.
• Develop automated tests and ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, and engineers to translate high-level requirements into incremental, customer-ready enhancements.
• Design and implement reusable, modular components that integrate seamlessly into existing systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in engineering processes, tooling, and delivery practices to increase team efficiency and responsiveness.

About the Client

Our client is a Fortune-ranked global technology leader , renowned for innovation and engineering excellence.

They foster a culture of collaboration, technical depth, and continuous learning , empowering engineers to build next-generation solutions that impact millions of users worldwide.

The organization values integrity, diversity, and curiosity , creating an environment where technology professionals can thrive and innovate freely.