Lead C# .NET Developer (Windows Services & Desktop UI)

Job Title : Lead C# .NET Developer (Windows Services & Desktop UI) Job Location - Pune (Hybrid) Overview: Develop and maintain a Windows-based sortation and labeling application integrating with PKMS/WMS systems and PLCs. The system processes TCP socket messages for carton lifecycle events, persists data to databases, and coordinates downstream services. Key Responsibilities: * Design and maintain TCP socket server/client components for high-throughput, low-latency messaging. * Implement multithreading and asynchronous programming for performance and responsiveness. * Build desktop UI using WPF and collaborate with Windows Service hosts for end-to-end workflows. * Integrate with PLCs/serial ports and ensure robust error handling, retry logic, and consistent state across data stores. * Work with SQL Server, Oracle * Participate in Agile development, adhere to IT change management, and resolve production incidents. *Leadership / self-driven/ ownership / Individual Contributor / coordination with vendors * Experience- 10-15 years Required Skills & Experience: * Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent. * Strong expertise in C#, .NET Framework 4.8, multithreading, async/await, and TCP/IP sockets. * Experience with message parsing, protocols, and high-volume event processing. * SQL data access patterns across multiple databases. * Knowledge of ZPL label workflows, logging, diagnostics, and performance tuning. * CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring tools (AppDynamics, Splunk, ELK, Grafana). * Code integration with git hub/ version control management with git hub * Internet information services (IIS) Nice-to-Have: * Experience with warehouse automation, sortation, or WMOS integrations. * PLC communication, serial port programming, and industrial device integration. * Familiarity with Visual Studio 2022, Windows Services, and deployment practices. * Familiarity with Publisher subscriber * Understanding of message acknowledgment and idempotent operations. Environment: * .NET Framework 4.8, Visual Studio 2022. * Socket-based services and Windows Service hosts. * Integration with sortation devices, PLCs, and WMS/PKMS via TCP. * ZPL label print pipelines and event-forwarding mechanisms. About Us - ( <https://www.williams-sonoma.com/> ) Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Today, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is one of the United States' largest e-commerce retailers with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teens, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, GreenRow and Mark and Graham. We currently operate retail stores globally. Our products are also available to customers through our catalogs and online worldwide. Williams-Sonoma has established a technology center in Pune, India to enhance its global operations. The India Technology Center serves as a critical hub for innovation and focuses on developing cutting-edge solutions in areas such as e-commerce, supply chain optimization, and customer experience management. By integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, data analytics, and machine learning, the India Technology Center plays a crucial role in accelerating Williams-Sonoma's growth and maintaining its competitive edge in the global market.