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AspectFreelance Desktop Application DeveloperFreelance Web Developer
Required SkillsProgramming languages like C++, Java, or C#; UI/UX design for desktop appsHTML, CSS, JavaScript; frameworks like React, Angular
Work EnvironmentDevelops software for Windows, Mac, or Linux desktopsBuilds websites and web applications accessible via browsers
Industry UsageSoftware companies, enterprise solutions, specialized desktop toolsOnline businesses, e-commerce, content management
CertificationsRelevant programming certifications, software development courses

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Infographic showing various Freelance Desktop Application Developer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% Locum Tenens, 15% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 54% Contract, and 15% Nights. Highlights an 80% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,490 per year, or $52.6 per hour.
Windows Desktop - Application Engineer

Windows Desktop - Application Engineer

System Canada Technologies

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Company Description

System Canada resources have a broad range of skills in different technologies. The large skill-set has been made possible by a conscious focus on strengthening our skills base. Every person selected for our team brings something new, something that adds to our offerings. We learn continuously, both on the job and through formal training programs.

Job Description

Primary skills MSI Packaging,  Installshield, Active x plugin mgmt , Powershell and Windows Shell scripting C#, Advanced desktop troubleshooting, Sysinternals tools, Wireshark, Fiddler.( MUST SKILLS) 

Essentially we're looking for a Windows Desktop - Application Engineer, they should have desktop based skills. Some specifics we are looking for are: 

Advanced MSI packaging, Installshield, Wise. 

Desktop Browser Engineering experience, proxy config /pac files, Active x plugin mgmt etc. 

Powershell and Windows Shell scripting. 

C# development. 

Appsense / Group Policy. 

Flash Player, JRE, Adobe Reader / Pro experience. 

Advanced desktop troubleshooting, Sysinternals tools, Wireshark, Fiddler. 


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About System Canada

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System Canada delivers high end solutions in corporate world. Our resources have a broad range of skills in different technologies.The large skill-set has been made possible by a conscious focus on strengthening our skills base. Every person selected for our team brings something new, something that adds to our offerings. We learn continuously, both on the job and through formal training programs.

Industry

It services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Toronto, ON, CA