Mid-Level Platform Engineer

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were 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 thats 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.

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Job Description

This is a hybrid role with flexible working. Most colleagues work 1-2 days in our Uxbridge office and remotely for the rest of the week. If you live somewhere in the UK which is not commutable please do not be dissuaded we would still love to hear from you.

You will work in our small Platform team to develop cloud architecture and manage infrastructure. The Platform team is responsible for cloud and on-premises environments. You will be a self starter able to work independently and have some experience primarily with Terraform Kubernetes Bash and Helm.

We are looking for a team player who is passionate and enjoys solving complex problems learning new technologies and thrives working autonomously while not afraid to ask for input and learn from their teammates if theyre stuck.

At Motorola Solutions you will make a defining contribution to the development of the Alta Aware 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

Youre 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 an understanding of Terraform Docker 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:

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

• Languages e.g. 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 Wed love you to apply even if you dont meet 100% of the requirements and qualifications.

The candidate will ideally already hold a current UK Security Clearance or be willing to undergo Security vetting following a Baseline Personnel Security Screening (BPSS) check. To be eligible for security clearance you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum of 3 years.

In return for your expertise well support you in this new challenge with coaching & development every step of the way. Also to reward your hard work youll 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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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 youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.