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# Senior Back End Software Engineer

- **Company:** Motorola Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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, Rust (Programming Language), Backend, Golang
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-backend-software-engineer/motorola-solutions-uk-ltd-job107848939

## About the Role

* 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!

## 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.


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