Sr Software Engineer

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The Cloud Platform Engineering team is responsible for the development and operations of critical cloud infrastructure and platform services, in support of Motorola Solutions' public and hybrid cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for public safety customers. This team is part of Motorola Solutions’ Video & Software division, which offers secure, reliable and efficient team communications, workflow and operational intelligence solutions for mission critical public safety and enterprise markets throughout the world. Our services leverage Cloud Computing infrastructure on Azure, AWS and GCP to build at scale.

Job Description

Motorola Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Architect to design and develop cutting-edge, microservices-based software solutions deployed on the cloud. This role requires a deep understanding of software architecture principles, cloud technologies, and a proven track record of designing and implementing complex, scalable, and highly available systems. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader and collaborator, able to guide development teams and ensure the delivery of high-quality, user-friendly software.

Basic Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, highly available, and resilient microservices architectures on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP - specify preferred platform).

• Define and document software architecture specifications, including design patterns, data models, APIs, and deployment strategies for microservices.

• Lead the technical design and implementation of critical software components within a microservices ecosystem.

• Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure adherence to architectural standards, best practices, and the successful implementation of microservices.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Participate actively in code reviews and ensure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable code.

• Stay current with the latest technologies and trends in software architecture, microservices, and cloud computing.

• Proactively identify and mitigate potential technical risks and challenges.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development processes and tooling.

• Collaborate with product management and UX/UI designers to ensure the software meets user experience requirements.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

• 8+ years of experience in software architecture and design, with at least 5 years focused on microservices architectures.

• Proven experience designing and implementing highly scalable and highly available systems on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP - specify preferred platform).

• Strong proficiency in Java, REST API design and implementation, Web Services (SOAP/REST), Hibernate, Spring Framework, and database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).

• Experience with AngularJS or Angular is required.

• Deep understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).

• Experience with API gateways
  

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email ohr@motorolasolutions.com .