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. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s 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 OverviewThe Core Platform & Services team is responsible for the development and operations of critical cloud infrastructure, reliability, security and Business operational services, in support of Motorola Solutions' public and hybrid cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for public safety customers. This team is part of Motorola Solutions’ Software Enterprise division, which offers secure, reliable and efficient team communications, workflow and operational intelligence solutions for mission critical public safety and enterprise markets throughout the world. Our services leverage Cloud Computing infrastructure on Azure, AWS and GCP to build at scale.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer with expertise in Node.js and Python to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs. The ideal candidate will contribute to backend architecture, database design, basic CI/CD pipelines, and ensure code quality through validation and testing. This role requires strong technical abilities, ownership, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Basic Requirements
Roles & Responsibilities
Develop and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and backend services using Node.js and Python.
Design and optimize relational and NoSQL database structures.
Implement best practices for API validation, error handling, logging, and input sanitization.
Write clean, maintainable, and modular backend code following coding standards.
Create and maintain unit, integration, and automated tests.
Build and support basic CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
Work with Docker and environment configurations for development and production workloads.
Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, QA, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Troubleshoot production issues, optimize performance, and ensure application stability.
Participate in code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior developers.
Strong experience in backend engineering with Node.js and Python.
Good understanding of APIs, microservices, and backend architectural patterns.
Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and writing optimized queries.
Familiarity with validation, testing, and debugging practices.
Ability to work with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.
Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering with 4+ years of professional experience in backend development.
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining production-grade backend systems.
Understanding of software engineering principles, SDLC, and design patterns.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanYes
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 legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused 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 you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
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About Motorola Solutions | Solving for safer
Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do at Motorola Solutions. 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.
Why Work With Us
We are a global family of driven, dynamic people who inspire and support everyone around us to be the best version of themselves. We embrace a “people first” philosophy – and are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of caring and inclusiveness. Are you ready to join our team and be a part of a close-knit community in a big company?
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