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.

Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now. 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. Job description: 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 We offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Inurance, STD, LTD, PTO, Sick, Holidays, 401K PDN-9f907ec6-a0e6-4fc6-a9c6-2b1e903e858a