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. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department OverviewThe Ecosystem Operations Team delivers solutions to the public safety sector. The group is committed to providing technology and tools that will allow customers to focus on their mission and enable them to respond faster with smarter and safer decisions. The group builds integrations between different products and features such as Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Records Management Systems (RMS), Jail Management Systems and Evidence Management, among other offerings. Interfaces are typically between Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) products and third-party applications. The team is also in charge of API Enablement, providing solutions and governance over product API in the ecosystem, internally or externally exposed.
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of complex software interfaces between Motorola's enterprise products and third-party systems. This role requires 8+ years of experience building scalable integration solutions using ETL architectures, microservices, and modern DevOps practices. You will architect and implement interfaces for MSI products (CAD, RMS, Real Time Command & Control, Analytics) that connect with diverse customer systems, requiring expertise in Microsoft .NET (C#), Java, REST/SOAP APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, and Kubernetes orchestration.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience with API architecture design, DevOps automation, particularly ArgoCD, GitOps workflows, or similar CI/CD platforms for managing complex deployment pipelines. You will mentor junior engineers, drive technical decisions for mission-critical integrations, and collaborate with solution architects and the product teams to translate customer requirements into robust, production-ready systems. Strong background in transformation layer development (field mapping, filtering, business logic) and experience with public safety or enterprise software ecosystems preferred.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
8+ years of software development experience with enterprise integration systems
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft .NET (C#) and Java programming languages
Extensive experience with REST and SOAP API development and integration
Strong background in SQL and NoSQL database technologies
Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and Kubernetes orchestration
Proven experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline management
Proven experience with API architecture
Experience with ArgoCD, GitOps workflows, or similar deployment automation tools
Experience designing and implementing ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) architectures
Knowledge of transformation layer development including field mapping, filtering, and business logic
Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with complex system integrations
This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions Inc. customers.
Target Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000 USD.
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
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Basic Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
8+ years of software development experience with enterprise integration systems and Microsoft .NET (C#) and Java programming languages
Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer.
Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes
Our U.S. Benefits include:
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
and more!
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 complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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