C# Socket Programming Developer

Post Date

Mar 06, 2025

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77032
US
Sep 14, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

HOU-767195

Pay Rate

$52 - $65 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A client in North Houston is looking for a C# Socket Programming Developer to join their team. This person will be joining an established agile environment, and will be tasked to develop a 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#. Daily, he/she will work on real-time communication systems, client-server applications, and network protocols. Responsibilities will include developing and maintaining socket-based communication systems in C#, optimizing network latency and performance for high-throughput applications, and debugging and troubleshooting network issues, connection failures, and data loss. This position will require 5 days per week onsite and will be at the hourly rate of $55-$65 per hour.

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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years experience using C++, C# and .NET Core/.NET Framework.
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 WebSockets, RabbitMQ for real-time applications.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience working with Windows Services, Linux sockets, or embedded systems
Knowledge of REST APIs and microservices architecture
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.