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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (Java + Cloud-Native - **Company:** Motorola Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Framingham, MA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Load Testing, Machine Learning, MySQL, Networking Basics, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Application Frameworks, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, System Availability, Spring-boot, Backend, Cloudformation, Vue.js, Event Driven Architecture, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Terraform, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-engineer-java-cloud-native-framingham-ma--a21140dc-e26a-446b-bf86-ecc5c96fb83c ## About the Role * US Citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract. * 5+ years building and operating highly scalable, highly available software systems. * Strong proficiency in Java and modern backend development (Spring Boot and common enterprise patterns). * Experience designing and implementing APIs and distributed system integrations. * Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred; Azure/GCP welcome). * Hands-on experience with containers (Docker) and Kubernetes (or equivalent orchestration experience). * Strong fundamentals: data structures, OOP, networking basics, reliability patterns. * Proficiency with SQL and relational databases (MySQL preferred). * Experience working in an Agile environment with strong cross-functional communication skills. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or equivalent practical experience). Strongly preferred / bonus points * Production experience with microservices and/or event-driven architectures (queues, pub-sub, streaming). * Front-end development experience with React, Angular, or Vue (TypeScript a plus). * Experience with infrastructure-as-code and delivery automation (Terraform/CloudFormation + CI/CD). * Exposure to Machine Learning (ML) operations, including assisting with the deployment, monitoring, or scaling of ML-backed services in a production setting. * Familiarity with public safety / critical communications domains (state/local public safety, facilities/property management) is a plus., * Bachelors degree with 8+ years of software development/engineering and/or full stack experience * AND 5+ years building and operating highly scalable, highly available software systems. * AND 4+ years of Java experience * AND 3 years of experience in cloud platforms * AND 3+ years of Docker and Kubernetes experience * Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract, Agile Programming Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Call Centers, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Collaboration Software, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Docker, Editing, Emergency Response, Emerging Technology, Facilities Management, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Government Contracts, High Availability Software, Hospital, Incentive Programs, Incident Response, Instrumentation, Java, Load Testing, Machine Learning, Microservices, Microsoft Windows Azure, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Production Systems, Property Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Safety, Quality Assurance, React.js, Scalable System Development, Security Clearance, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software as a Service (SaaS), Stock Purchase Plans, System Integration (SI), United States Citizen, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vue.js, Willing to Travel ## Description * Build and ship cloud-native backend services in Java using Spring Boot, focused on high-throughput messaging and workflow. * Design and implement microservices and APIs that are secure, observable, and built to scale in a multi-tenant SaaS environment. * Partner with Engineering, Product, QA, and Operations to deliver features that are reliable, measurable, and production-ready. * Improve platform resilience and performance through smart architecture, instrumentation, load testing, and pragmatic optimization. * Build modern delivery workflows: CI/CD, automated testing, and safe deployments (blue/green, canary, progressive delivery). * Contribute to platform modernization (incremental evolution, not "big bang" rewrites), with an emphasis on maintainability and operational excellence. * Support the integration and operationalization of emerging technologies and services within our production environment. Tech environment (what we're building toward) * Backend: Java (modern versions), Spring Boot, API-first services (REST; gRPC where useful) * Architecture: microservices, event-driven patterns, multi-tenant SaaS * Cloud & runtime: AWS preferred; Docker + Kubernetes (cloud-native containers) * Data: SQL databases (MySQL preferred) and strong data modeling practices * Frontend: Experience with modern frameworks such as Vue, React, or Angular. * Operational excellence: monitoring, logging, tracing, alerting, incident response readiness ## Related Videos - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)