Software Engineer(Python/Perl, Any database, Microsevices, Kubernetes)

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

Job Description

We are 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.

We need a proactive engineer eager to build future-proof solutions, tackle deep system-level problems, and deliver production-ready software capable of powering mission-critical environments with zero downtime.

Basic Requirements

1. Programming & Software Development

• 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.

2. Operating Systems & Linux Mastery

• 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.

3. Database Architecture & Technologies

• 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.

4. Version Control & Collaboration

• Git Repositories: Proficiency with Git workflows (branching strategies, merging, pull requests, code reviews, and resolving conflicts).

Preferred / Nice-to-Have 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

Travel Requirements

Relocation Provided

Position Type

Referral Payment Plan

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.