Lead Back-End Cloud 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 OverviewMotorola Solutions’ Vehicle Intelligence (VI) team serves both the enterprise and public safety markets. Using the latest AI and computer vision technologies, the R&D team pioneers a diverse range of groundbreaking products and services. We enable our customers to rapidly locate vehicles of interest for a wide variety of safety and security use cases. Our global systems support both on-premise and at-scale cloud deployments.
The VI team is a beacon of innovation and we are dedicated to designing and developing advanced technology solutions for our customers. You’ll work with industry experts and learn how to create patents. We assign you a dedicated mentor to help you maximize your impact. We pride ourselves on a positive and supportive culture.
Join us for the opportunity to work on a varied project portfolio that will expand your technical horizons and accelerate your career growth.
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Lead Software Engineer to work on cutting-edge AI systems at scale. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Node.js and C#/.NET programming, with a strong focus on automation, CICD pipelines, and managing high-velocity IoT traffic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain back-end cloud systems, with occasional front-end development using Angular.

• Utilize Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as Azure and GCP.

• Participate in all stages of the DevSecOps process, including user stories, system/software architecture, design, testing, deployment, and operations.

• Design, implement, and use REST APIs.

• Mentor mid-level and junior developers on best practices in DevSecOps and cloud-native development.

• Implement and optimize Observability solutions using tools like Prometheus and Grafana.

• Drive FinOps optimization across cloud environments.

• Manage and develop solutions for SQL and NoSQL databases.

• Communicate effectively with executives and peer developers, tailoring communication to the audience.

Requirement:

• A minimum of 4+ years experience in modern software development, including experience creating and using RESTful APIs.

• Ability to participate in all aspects of the DevSecOps process, including system architecture, design, realization, test, deployment, and operations.

• Proficiency in Node.js and C# .NET.

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of automation, including CICD pipelines.

• Expertise with containerization and orchestration (Docker and Kubernetes).

• Experience with cloud infrastructure with an emphasis on back-end cloud systems.

• Deep knowledge and realization of Observability solutions and FinOps optimization, including required experience with Prometheus and Grafana.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to level communication appropriately for executives and peer developers.

• In-depth knowledge of modern authentication protocols like OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0, FIDO2, and JWT.

Preferred:

• At least 6+ years experience in modern software development

• Expertise with high-velocity IoT traffic.

• Experience with cloud providers, such as Azure, AWS, and GCP

• Experience with durable message brokers, such as Event Hubs, Kinesis, and Kafka in an IoT setting

• Experience using Redis

• Familiarity with GitHub for enterprise-scale release management

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a Masters being a plus.

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain CJIS certification.

Target Base Salary Range: $120,000 USD - $140,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Engineering with 4+ years experience in Node.js and C# .NET

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract. 

Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanNo

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• and more!

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 complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.