Senior Backend Software Engineer

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Uxbridge, Greater London, England, GBR
Hybrid
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
We help people be their best in the moments that matter.
The Role
Company Overview

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.


Department Overview
Motorola Solutions’ Avigilon Alta Video brings Cloud video security systems to the next level. Alta’s cloud-based video surveillance solution offers industry leading full AI video analytics and exceptional operational insights.
The Alta Video engineering team injects intelligence into their approach to security and all their solutions. They help organisations see, understand, and act on their surroundings to protect people, business, and reputation in real-time.
Could you be part of the ever growing Alta Video backend software team?
Job Description

Please note, this is a hybrid role based out of the Uxbridge office for 1 to 2 days a week.

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.

We are an agile team that prides ourselves in allowing great autonomy and valuing collaboration, quality and security throughout.


Basic Requirements

You’re not expected to have all of the following skills, but they will be useful in performing your job.

We are looking for someone who:

  • 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.

  • Wants 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.

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 scheme.

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Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced

Referral Payment PlanYes

CompanyMotorola Solutions UK Limited

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.

Motorola Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Motorola Solutions and has not been reviewed or approved by Motorola Solutions.

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits materials describe medical, dental and vision coverage effective on day one with multiple national carrier options and bundled prescription coverage. Feedback suggests plan choices, telehealth, and targeted care programs provide strong access and support for varied needs.
  • Parental & Family Support Policies outline robust paid parental leave and clear processes for family and medical leaves, with continued health coverage during leave. Feedback suggests these programs are employer‑verified and prominently documented in recent plan materials.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Company information highlights paid time off, paid holidays, and a Flex Time Off approach for many salaried roles alongside flexible work models. Feedback suggests time‑off policies are positioned to be usable and supportive of work‑life balance.

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HQ: Chicago, IL
23,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1928

What We Do

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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