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Senior Software C++/MFC UI Engineer

2 days ago Sofia, Bulgaria

Why Join Exadel

We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.

From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next.

What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.

About the Client

The Client builds software that simplifies IT management, improves data performance, accelerates migration and modernization, and strengthens identity and cybersecurity—serving 130,000+ organizations (including 95% of the Fortune 500) from Aliso Viejo HQ with 3,500+ employees in 39 countries.

What You’ll Do

  • Review and analyze a large legacy C++/MFC codebase
  • Refactor and modernize extensive Win32/MFC dialogs and panels for consistency, usability, and adherence to modern design standards
  • Apply client-provided style guides, color palettes, and iconography
  • Define scalable patterns for dialog abstraction and clustering to handle hundreds of forms efficiently
  • Collaborate with client engineers on branch/merge strategy and ensure smooth integration
  • Work with UI/UX designers to adapt layouts and icons into the legacy framework
  • Safeguard application stability and performance while introducing UI improvements

What You Bring

  • 5+ years of professional experience in C++ development with a Windows desktop focus
  • Deep expertise in MFC, Win32 API, and related frameworks (ATL/WTL)
  • Proven track record modernizing or maintaining large, complex Windows applications
  • Strong knowledge of dialog management, custom controls, and UI refactoring
  • Familiarity with source control and branching strategies (Git, TFS, or equivalent)
  • Experience applying UI/UX assets (icons, palettes, style guides)
  • Comfortable working in distributed teams with overlap in US and India time zones

Nice to have

  • Experience designing dialog abstraction frameworks or reusable UI modules
  • Background in enterprise-scale software (e.g., ERP systems, IDEs, modeling tools)
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for Windows desktop applications
  • Knowledge of C++/.NET interop (WinForms, WPF)

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Upper-Intermediate

Legal & Hiring Information

  • Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more
  • Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
  • Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs

Your Benefits at Exadel 

Exadel benefits vary by location and contract type. Your recruiter will fill you in on the details.

  • International projects
  • In-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility
  • Medical healthcare
  • Recognition program
  • Ongoing learning & reimbursement 
  • Well-being program
  • Team events & local benefits 
  • Sports compensation 
  • Referral bonuses 
  • Top-tier equipment provision

Exadel Culture

We lead with trust, respect, and purpose. We believe in open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference. Ours is a culture where ideas are challenged, voices are heard, and your impact matters.

Client-provided location(s): Sofia, Bulgaria, Kėdainiai, Lithuania, Ozorków, Poland, Făgăraș, Romania, Chernivtsi, Ukraine
Job ID: 5636897004
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-09-03T18:33:30

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion