Principal Engineer
Location: Herndon
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
We are Telular, a business unit of AMETEK and a technology
leader in IoT solutions for the commercial telematics, security and
home automation markets. For over thirty years we have made smarter
connections for our customers. By combining wireless technologies,
purpose-built devices, and SaaS commercial offerings, we’ve been a
disruptive force in the IoT market. We’re proud of our culture of
innovation and dedication to customer success that has put us in a
favorable growth position based on a large and loyal customer base
and an ever-increasing number of applications for its solutions. We
are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to join our
innovative team, taking ownership of critical line-of-business
applications. As a Principal Engineer, this position is responsible
for overseeing best practice implementation across all phases of
software development lifecycle from requirements gathering through
deployment, ensuring high availability, scalability, and
reliability. You will also drive best practices in software
development, database optimization, real-time communications, and
mentor team members in adopting best-in-class development
methodologies. Key responsibilities include: Lead the development,
deployment, and maintenance of mission-critical business
applications, ensuring robust software architecture and
high-quality delivery. Design and optimize SQL Server databases,
including complex query optimization, stored procedures, indexing,
transaction management, and implementing high-availability
solutions. Develop and maintain TCP/IP socket-based communication
systems, focusing on real-time data processing and secure
asynchronous communications. Integrate, maintain, and optimize SMS
gateway systems (SMPP, UCP/EMI protocols) to ensure reliable,
high-throughput message processing. Create, enhance, and maintain
Windows desktop applications, focusing on performance optimization,
multi-threading, and deployment automation. Mentor junior
developers, provide technical leadership, and contribute to
strategic architectural decisions. Implement best practices around
code quality, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement
processes. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: 15 years of
professional software development experience, with at least 10
years focused on .NET/C#. Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL
Server, including: Complex query optimization Database design and
normalization Performance tuning, indexing strategies Transaction
management and high-availability configurations Strong background
in network programming and secure communications: TCP/IP protocols,
socket programming, and asynchronous communication patterns Proven
experience with SMS gateway integration: High-volume message queue
handling SMPP/UCP/EMI protocol implementation Robust error handling
and retry mechanisms Extensive Windows application development
experience: WPF or Windows Forms Multi-threaded development,
Windows Services, application deployment, and updates Strong
understanding of software security practices, code quality, and
software architecture Proven ability to mentor teams and deliver
technical leadership Excellent communication, problem-solving
skills, and an ownership mindset
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