Senior Back End Software Engineer

Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Edinburgh, UK
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Java (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Computer Vision C++ (Programming Language) Cloud Computing Computer Programming Continuous Integration Distributed Systems Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Service-Oriented Architecture
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Rust (Programming Language) Backend Golang

Job description

This role is hybrid with 2 days from our Edinburgh offices.

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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Is looking for 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 high-quality code.
  • Can demonstrate outstanding technical ability.
  • We default to programming using Go, but also use a wide variety of different languages and frameworks. It’s 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 service-oriented architectures and building cloud-based 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 they’re stuck.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace spawns innovation - the more diverse our employees are, the more ideas and talents we have to excel as a leader in the technology sector. If you would like to be part of a dynamic team of people who are ambitious, focused, and hardworking then we look forward to meeting you!

Benefits & conditions

In return for your expertise, we’ll support you in this new challenge with coaching & development every step of the way. Also, to reward your hard work you’ll 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 schemes.

About the company

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. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future., Motorola Solutions’ Avigilon Alta Video brings Cloud video security systems to the next level. Alta’s cloud-based video security solution offers industry leading full AI video analytics and exceptional operational insights., Motorola Solutions UK Limited

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