Solution Architect /Lead(C++/MFC/Win32)

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

• Assess the legacy C++/MFC/Win32 codebase and identify viable modernization paths (WinUI 3, Avalonia, or hybrid approaches)
• Define the overall modernization strategy, including prototype scope, migration patterns, and reusable UI component architecture
• Establish principles for dialog abstraction and reusability to reduce long-term maintenance overhead
• Evaluate risks, third-party dependencies, and constraints of legacy controls; propose mitigations
• Lead technical scoping for the discovery and prototype phase
• Oversee architecture decisions for integrating modern UI frameworks with legacy components
• Partner with UI/UX designers to translate design assets (icons, palettes, layouts) into scalable implementation patterns
• Define technical acceptance criteria for prototype and milestone deliverables
• Ensure stability, performance, and maintainability while introducing architectural improvements
• Act as primary technical counterpart to client architects and senior engineers
• Provide hands-on guidance to C++/MFC developers and modern UI engineers
• Advise client leadership on trade-offs between short-term cosmetic refresh and deeper architectural changes
• Contribute to proposal refinement, roadmap shaping, and definition of Phase 2 delivery models

What You Bring

• 10+ years of professional experience in C++ development with a Windows desktop focus
• Proven experience as an Architect or Lead Engineer on large-scale Windows modernization projects
• Deep expertise in MFC, Win32 API, and related frameworks (ATL/WTL)
• Strong track record of evaluating and implementing modernization strategies for legacy desktop applications
• Familiarity with WinUI 3, Avalonia, Electron, QT and hybrid desktop/web frameworks
• Expertise in designing dialog abstraction frameworks and reusable UI modules
• Ability to create technical roadmaps and align architecture decisions with business drivers
• Strong knowledge of source control and branching strategies (Git, TFS)
  Excellent communication skills: able to engage both executive stakeholders and hands-on developers
• Comfortable working across distributed teams in Europe, US, and India

English level

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.