Senior Platform Engineer

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department OverviewMotorola Solutions acquired AVA Security Limited in 2022. You will be part of the ever growing AVA team as a Senior Platform Engineer.
AVA 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. We know that the best way to meet our goals is with a diverse team, where everyone’s voice is heard. We’re proud that our department comprises 24 nationalities and we’re always looking to increase the variety of ideas and points of view at Ava.
Job Description

At Ava you will make a defining contribution to the development of our new disruptive product, which is a next-generation security solution, by: 

• Developing cloud architecture for R&D as well as production environments.

• Managing infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments, including Google Cloud Platform and AWS.

• Adopting a security-first mindset across everything you do. 

• Improving existing work, in regards to processes and tools. 

• Staying up to date with the latest developments within design and technology, and suggesting short and long-term solutions. 

• Together with our software development teams, you will also get the opportunity to shape our unified security solution. 

Basic Requirements

Please note, this is a hybrid role out of the office in Uxbridge.

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: 

• Can demonstrate outstanding technical ability.

• Is a passionate technologist with impressive infrastructure knowledge in AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes and Helm.

• Takes pride in what they do and is as committed to airtight tests as to implementing shiny new features 

• Likes to find or develop - and then use - the right tools for the job. 

• Enjoys using chaos-engineering principles to make an entire system robust.

• 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 proficient in English. 

It is also considered a bonus if you have knowledge/experience of: 

• Having experience in an AWS fedramp environment will be a big advantage.

• Cloud architecture development, ideally across Google Cloud Platform and/or AWS.

• Bash or Go.

• The continuous deployment mindset and applying test-driven development to infrastructure Cloud monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana. 

• Knowledgeable in continuous integration e.g. Gitlab CI or Jenkins.

Does this sound like you? We'd love you to apply, even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements and qualifications. 

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.

• Private medical insurance.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Flexible working options. 

• 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 RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced

Referral Payment PlanYes

CompanyAva Security 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.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].