Node.js /Full Stack 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

The Specialty Camera Engineering team based in Ware, UK is responsible for developing cameras for long range surveillance applications, such as border or coastal security. The products are aimed at public and commercial safety. The team is responsible for the development of the complete products, including hardware, firmware and mechanics and takes care of the whole development life-cycle that includes development, testing and maintenance of the systems we build.

Job Description

Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement (office located in Ware).

Ability to work in a dynamic team and fast-paced environment and contribute across the entire software development lifecycle, from initial concept generation to final design and implementation.

Core Technical Proficiencies:

• Programming Languages: Node.js, Python, C/C++

• Frontend Frameworks: Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular).

• Backend Frameworks: Knowledge of server-side frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Django).

• APIs: Understanding of RESTful API design and development.

• Concurrency: Understanding of multithreaded programming concepts and implementations.

• Networking: Knowledge of TCP and UDP networking protocols.

• Operating Systems: Practical experience with Linux environments.

• Version Control: Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain server-side applications using Node.js and Python.

• Design and develop user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular.

• Work with server-side frameworks like Node.js to build robust backend systems.

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs to facilitate communication between frontend and backend systems.

• Apply multithreaded programming concepts to develop concurrent applications.

• Utilise knowledge of TCP and UDP networking protocols for effective communication.

• Develop and deploy applications within Linux environments.

• Manage code repositories and collaborate with teams using Git and established development workflows.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering.

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in a relevant field.

• Solid understanding of operating system concepts, including processes, threads, mutexes, and exception handling.

• Experience with scripting languages, build systems, and version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement (office located in Ware).

Advantageous Skills and Knowledge:

• Candidates possessing the following skills will be highly regarded

• Video Streaming: Familiarity with video streaming H.264, H.265, MJPEG.

• DevOps & CI/CD: Familiarity with automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment pipelines.

• Containerization: Familiarity with Docker.

Personal Attributes:

• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to tackle complex technical challenges.

• Collaboration: Effective team player comfortable with cross-functional collaboration.

• Adaptability: Readiness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving project requirements.

• Initiative: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

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.