Mid-Level Platform Engineer

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

Motorola Solutions acquired AVA Security Limited in 2022. You will be part of the ever growing AVA team as a Mid-Level 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

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 they’re 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

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 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.

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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? We'd love you to apply, even if you don't 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, 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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Travel Requirements

Under 10%

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.