Job Details

C# Socket Programming Developer with C++

Remote

This is a temporary project lasting 3 to 6 months.
The candidate should be willing to visit the client's office if located in Houston.
Remote candidates must be available to work in the Central Time Zone (working hours CST time zone 9am - 6pm)

We are seeking a skilled C# Socket Developer to develop high-performance networking application to communicate with remote I/O devices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in TCP/IP, UDP, WebSockets, and multi-threaded programming in C#. The candidate will work on real-time communication systems, client-server applications, and network protocols.
Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain socket-based communication systems in C#.
• Implement TCP, UDP, and WebSockets for real-time data transmission.
• Design multi-threaded applications ensuring efficient data processing.
• Optimize network latency and performance for high-throughput applications.
• Debug and troubleshoot network issues, connection failures, and data loss.
• Implement asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.
• Ensure secure communication using encryption (SSL/TLS) and authentication mechanisms.
• Write unit tests, integration tests, and performance benchmarks for networking code.
• Collaborate with backend, frontend, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless application integration.

• 5+ years' experience using C#, .NET Core/.NET Framework and C++
• Experience with System.Net.Sockets for TCP/UDP communication.
• Understanding of socket lifecycle (connect, send, receive, close).
• Expertise in multi-threading, parallel programming, and async programming.
• Knowledge of networking concepts (IP addressing, ports, protocols, firewalls).
• Familiarity with WebSocket's, RabbitMQ for real-time applications.
• Experience working with Windows Services, Linux sockets, or embedded systems (preferred).
• Knowledge of REST APIs and microservices architecture (plus).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field