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Addison Group

Desktop Support Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$65/hr

Desktop Support Engineer Location: Ludington, MI Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire Compensation ... Troubleshoot application access through virtual desktop environments. * Configure local printers ...

Collabera

Web Application Develope

Irving, TX

Web Application Developer, responsible for developing next generation eCommerce shop / learn across desktop and mobile platforms. Qualifications Candidates MUST have extensive knowledge of the MEAN ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for desktop application developer in Texas is $49.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.42 and $56.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a desktop application developer?

A Desktop Application Developer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining software applications that run on desktop operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux. They work with programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, or C++ and utilize frameworks like .NET, Qt, or Electron. Their duties include debugging, optimizing performance, and ensuring a seamless user experience. Developers may also collaborate with UX/UI designers, testers, and other developers to create functional and efficient applications.

What does a desktop application developer do?

A Desktop Application Developer usually spends their day designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications for desktop environments. Common tasks include collaborating with product managers to clarify requirements, debugging and resolving issues, and writing clear documentation for end users or other developers. Developers may also participate in team meetings, code reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The role often requires balancing independent work with close teamwork to ensure features are delivered on time and meet quality standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a desktop application developer?

To thrive as a Desktop Application Developer, you need strong programming skills in languages such as C#, Java, or C++, combined with experience in software design and debugging. Familiarity with development environments like Visual Studio, version control systems such as Git, and sometimes certifications in relevant technologies can be beneficial. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and good communication skills help you understand requirements and collaborate effectively with other teams. These skills ensure the delivery of reliable, user-friendly desktop applications that meet business and user needs.

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Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Services & API Platform (C#/Azure Track)

Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.

Plano, TX • On-site

$107K - $182K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Simpson Strong-Tie rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.
Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
Learn about our company culture directly from our team.
YOU
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in modernizing and evolving our software platform. You will design and develop cloud-based APIs and services that support next-generation engineering and design applications for the building industry.
We are actively investing in the transformation of our software platform from traditional desktop applications toward modern cloud-based services and APIs hosted in Microsoft Azure. This role offers the opportunity to influence technical direction, mentor team members, and grow into a Technical Lead position as our platform modernization efforts expand.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)
Design, develop, and support scalable cloud-native services and APIs using C# and ASP.NET Core. (30%)
Collaborate with architects and engineers to modernize existing desktop application functionality into service-oriented and cloud-hosted solutions. (20%)
Design and implement secure, observable, and resilient distributed systems leveraging Azure cloud technologies. (15%)
Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and architecture reviews while promoting engineering best practices. (10%)
Develop automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes to improve software quality and delivery velocity. (10%)
Participate in Agile planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. (10%)
Mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and development practices. (5%)
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of professional software development experience
  • Strong proficiency in C# and .NET (ASP.NET Core)
  • Experience building RESTful APIs and distributed services
  • Experience designing scalable client-server or cloud-native applications
  • Experience with relational databases and data modeling (T-SQL / Azure SQL)
  • Experience implementing automated testing strategies (unit, integration)
  • Experience with Git-based source control workflows
  • Experience working in Agile / Scrum software development environments
  • Strong system design, debugging, and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor or guide other engineers
  • Microsoft Azure services: App Services, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Storage, Application Insights, Azure SQL, Key Vault, Managed Identity
  • Microservice and service-oriented architecture design patterns
  • Event-driven systems and messaging patterns (Azure Service Bus / Event Grid)
  • CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
  • Containerization technologies: Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)
  • Observability and monitoring practices (Application Insights / OpenTelemetry / structured logging)
  • OpenAPI / Swagger API documentation
  • Authentication and authorization using OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and Microsoft Entra ID
  • Experience modernizing legacy desktop or monolithic applications
  • WPF or desktop application development (C++/C#)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / Bicep / ARM)
  • Building industry software experience is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.
TRAVEL
This position requires domestic travel up to 5%-10% of the time.
WORK STATUS & LOCATION
This full-time, exempt position is located in Plano, TX and operates under a hybrid work model, requiring employees to work in the office three days per week.
#LI-Hybrid
RELOCATION
Relocation is not available for this position.
PAY
$107,500 - $182,800 / year
REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE
We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
  • Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
  • Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
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Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.

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