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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer (Java + Cloud-Native) - **Company:** Motorola Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, 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, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Load Testing, Machine Learning, MySQL, Networking Basics, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Application Frameworks, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Cloudformation, Vue.js, Event Driven Architecture, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Terraform, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** May 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/motorola-solutions-senior-software-engineer-java-cloud-native-o85c8gspiw ## 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 ## 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 - [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) - [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) - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)