Sr. Solution Architect

Sr. Solution Architect- (Java, microservices architecture, Rest API Design, System design)

Department Overview

The Cloud Platform Engineering team is responsible for the development and operations of critical cloud infrastructure and platform services, in support of Motorola Solutions' public and hybrid cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for public safety customers. This team is part of Motorola Solutions Software Enterprise division, which offers secure, reliable and efficient team communications, workflow and operational intelligence solutions for mission critical public safety and enterprise markets throughout the world. Our services leverage Cloud Computing infrastructure on Azure, AWS and GCP to build at scale.

Motorola Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Architect to design and develop cutting-edge, microservices-based software solutions deployed on the cloud. This role requires a deep understanding of software architecture principles, cloud technologies, and a proven track record of designing and implementing complex, scalable, and highly available systems. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader and collaborator, able to guide development teams and ensure the delivery of high-quality, user-friendly software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, highly available, and resilient microservices architectures on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP - specify preferred platform).
• Define and document software architecture specifications, including design patterns, data models, APIs, and deployment strategies for microservices.
• Lead the technical design and implementation of critical software components within a microservices ecosystem.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure adherence to architectural standards, best practices, and the successful implementation of microservices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Participate actively in code reviews and ensure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable code.
• Stay current with the latest technologies and trends in software architecture, microservices, and cloud computing.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential technical risks and challenges.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development processes and tooling.
• Collaborate with product management and UX/UI designers to ensure the software meets user experience requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in software architecture and design, with at least 5 years focused on microservices architectures.
• Proven experience designing and implementing highly scalable and highly available systems on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP - specify preferred platform).
• Strong proficiency in Java, REST API design and implementation, Web Services (SOAP/REST), Hibernate, Spring Framework, and database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience with AngularJS or Angular is required.
• Deep understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with API gateways