Software Engineer(Python/Perl, Any database, Microsevices, Kubernetes)
Motorola Solutions · Posted Sep 25
Mission-critical communications, command center software, and video security solutions for public safety and enterprise
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About the role
Motorola Solutions is a global close-knit community united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere, building and connecting technologies to help protect people, property and places. The Database Services Team is seeking a highly curious, detail-oriented Systems & Database Infrastructure Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges. In this role, you will design, optimize, and maintain resilient backend services and database infrastructure, delivering production-ready software capable of powering mission-critical environments with zero downtime.
What you will do
- Design, optimize, and maintain resilient backend services and database infrastructure.
- Build future-proof solutions, tackle deep system-level problems, and deliver production-ready software capable of powering mission-critical environments with zero downtime.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Scripting & Automation: Strong programming proficiency in Python and Perl for system automation, tooling, and backend scripting.
- Systems Programming: Hands-on experience developing with Java and C++ to build high-performance, resilient applications.
- Linux Systems Administration: Deep familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems, system architecture, and command-line navigation.
- System Troubleshooting: Ability to analyze processes, inspect system logs, diagnose resource bottlenecks (CPU, memory, disk I/O), and optimize performance.
- Shell Environment: Comfort working directly in headless server environments via SSH and terminal interfaces.
- Database Systems: Practical experience managing or interfacing with at least one major relational or in-memory database system, such as: PostgreSQL, GridGain, Oracle TimesTen (Or equivalent relational/in-memory data grid technologies).
- Data Management: Strong foundational understanding of SQL, schema design, index optimization, and transaction mechanics.
- Git Repositories: Proficiency with Git workflows (branching strategies, merging, pull requests, code reviews, and resolving conflicts).
Preferred qualifications
- Database High Availability: Understanding of physical or logical replication (e.g., PostgreSQL Streaming Replication, multi-site setups, or failover cluster configurations).
- CI/CD Integration: Experience integrating automated test and deployment pipelines
Benefits and support
- Referral Payment Plan: Yes
- 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.
About Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions is a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, specializing in mission-critical communications, command center software, and video security solutions. The company empowers communities and organizations by building and connecting technologies that enhance safety, operational efficiency, and situational awareness worldwide. Formed as the legal successor to the original Motorola following its 2011 corporate split, Motorola Solutions serves government agencies, public safety departments, and commercial enterprises across more than 100 countries.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- September 25, 1928
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Senior Vice President, Strategy & Ventures
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