Job Title:
Senior Software Engineer – Windows Desktop with PowerBASIC | Exp:- 6+ Years | Remote
Company: Unicorn Workforce
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Created: 2026-01-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Senior Software Engineer – Windows Desktop with PowerBASICExp:- 6+ yearsREMOTEWe are looking for a seasoned software engineer to join a product team responsible for a large-scale, mission-critical Windows desktop application used in high-volume tax preparation and filing. This application is a core part of a widely used, IRS-certified tax platform and continues to receive active feature development.This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy working closely with the system, are comfortable navigating legacy codebases, and take pride in delivering reliable software under complex, real-world constraints. While the technology stack is mature, the work directly supports new features, regulatory requirements, and business growth.What You’ll DoBuild, enhance, and maintain features within a large Windows desktop application written in PowerBASICWork inside a long-standing monolithic codebase where stability, correctness, and performance are essentialDebug and resolve complex issues in legacy code with limited modern abstractionsCollaborate with product managers and fellow engineers to deliver features tied to real customer and revenue impactSafely evolve existing tax logic while ensuring compliance and system integrityContribute to code reviews and technical discussions focused on precision and risk management rather than wholesale rewritesSupport ongoing feature delivery in an environment where modernization is intentionally limitedWhat We’re Looking ForStrong experience developing Windows desktop applications, using PowerBASIC.Comfort working in large, monolithic codebasesExcellent debugging and analytical skillsAbility to learn and work effectively in older systems that may lack modern tooling or documentationStrong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with distributed teamsNice to HaveExperience with tax software, tax preparation processes, financial systems, or other regulated domainsFamiliarity with IRS-certified platforms or compliance-driven applicationsKnowledge of older Windows APIs or desktop frameworksPrior experience maintaining long-lived commercial software productsWhy You Might Like This RoleYou enjoy solving hard problems in real production systemsYou prefer shipping meaningful features over chasing the newest frameworkYou value stability, craftsmanship, and correctnessYou like being one of the few people who can work effectively in a specialized technical environmentYou want to make a direct impact on a product used by millions of peopleEngagement DetailsEmbedded role within an established internal engineering teamLong-term engagement focused on feature delivery and system continuityNot a rewrite or modernization project, this role is about building on what already works