Senior Backend Software Engineer

Job Description

Fully remote position in the UK (European applications may also be considered)

You will work in our Aware R&D team developing projects across the backend stack. Your job will consist of building new features, optimising performance and helping to scale the Ava Aware solution. 

We are a small group with a diverse team, so you will also be involved in mentoring graduate developers. This is extremely important and is a part of all of our developer roles. 

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

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 backend 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.

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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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‘We are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.’

CONNECT WITH A CAREER THAT MATTERS

We’re dedicated to designing and delivering the mission-critical ecosystem our public safety & enterprise customers refer to as their lifeline – mission-critical communications, software, video and services. Our drive for continuous innovation and partnership with our customers enables them to be ready – in the day-to-day moments, and in the moments that matter most.

Travel Requirements

10-25%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Company

Motorola 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.

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 <.