Backend Software Engineer

Motorola Solutions
London Borough of Southwark
6 days ago
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Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were a global closeknit 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 thats 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 Avigilon Alta Video brings Cloud video security systems to the next level. Altas cloudbased video surveillance solution offers industry leading full AI video analytics and exceptional operational insights.

The Alta Video engineering team injects intelligence into their approach to security and all their solutions. They help organisations see understand and act on their surroundings to protect people business and reputation in realtime.

Could you be part of the ever growing Alta Video backend software team
Job Description

The Backend team develops the core of the Alta Video Management System. These are Cloud based distributed systems monitoring and managing Video Cameras Access Control Systems and Sensors.

The Backend team is responsible for analyzing developing designing and maintaining the entire backend ecosystem. This includes developing new features adding capabilities and increasing capacities along with maintaining the existing CI/CD systems and customer deployments.

We are an agile team that prides ourselves in allowing great autonomy and valuing collaboration quality and security throughout.


Basic Requirements

Please note this is a hybrid role based out of the Uxbridge office for two days per week.

Youre not expected to have all of the following skills but they will be useful in performing your job.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience working as a software developer.

  • Has experience in building the backend for large cloud based distributed systems.

  • Has experience of a backend language such as Go C Java Rust or Python.

  • Wants a career where their creative abilities will make a difference to the world of technology and where they will be part of an impressive R&D environment.

  • Is passionate about writing highquality code.

  • Can demonstrate outstanding technical ability.

  • We default to programming using Go but also use a wide variety of different languages and frameworks. Its not expected that you would be familiar with Go (or any of the other languages we use) but you should be enthusiastic and willing to learn new things.

It is also considered a bonus if you have:

  • Understanding of serviceoriented architectures and building cloudbased products.

  • Experience with Machine Learning Computer Vision AI technologies.

  • We are looking for a team player who thinks holistically enjoys solving complex problems and thrives working autonomously while not afraid to ask for input and learn from their teammates if theyre stuck.

In return for your expertise well support you in this new challenge with coaching & development every step of the way. Also to reward your hard work youll get:

  • Competitive salary and bonus schemes.

  • Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus).

  • 25 days holiday entitlement bank holidays.

  • Attractive defined contribution pension scheme.

  • Employee stock purchase plan.

  • Flexible working options.

  • Private medical care.

  • Life assurance.

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

  • Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities.

  • Employee health and wellbeing support EAP wellbeing guidance etc.

  • Carbon neutral initiatives/goals.

  • Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days.

  • Well known companies discount scheme.

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Travel Requirements1025
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanYesCompanyMotorola Solutions UK Limited

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 legallyprotectedcharacteristic.

We are proud of our peoplefirst and communityfocused 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 youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.

Were 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.


Key Skills
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Employment Type :Full-Time
Experience:years
Vacancy:1

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