Backend Software Engineer (Oracle, SQL, & Java)

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

Company Overview


On any given day, every moment matters to someone, somewhere. And every moment, Motorola Solutions’ innovations, products and services play essential roles in people’s lives. We help firefighters see around buildings and police officers see around street corners. We keep utility workers connected and visible to each other with real-time voice and data communication across the smart grid. And we provide the situational awareness first responders need when a moment brings catastrophe. We help people be their best in their moments that matter.


Department Description

The Product Orderability & Global Documentation group is responsible for product, software and services implementations in CRM, ERP and Product Lifecycle Management Systems. The Global documentation team is responsible for all product related user manuals, internal and external training materials on various front end and backend systems. Group has a global presence in all regions (North America, Europe and Asia). It is responsible for working with cross functional teams (Go-to-Market, Learning Management, Sales, Product Management, IT, Services) for end-to-end definition and implementation of product offers and configurations in CRM/ERP systems from Quoting to Fulfillment products and to provide better user experiences to our end customers, partners, resellers and Salesforce including product documentation and training material.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Database Engineering: Design, develop, and optimize complex SQL and PL/SQL scripts to support large-scale database environments.

• System Integration: Develop and maintain Core Java applications and RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless data exchange between systems.

• Requirement Gathering: Lead cross-functional collaboration sessions with product managers and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical specifications.

• Performance Tuning: Apply deep knowledge of Oracle DB backend concepts to optimize database performance, indexing, and partitioning.

• Architectural Oversight: Ensure all solutions align with standard RDBMS principles, maintaining data integrity, security, and scalability.

• Legacy Code Review: Ability to read, analyze, understand and update legacy database queries, Java code and enhance it. 

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering field.

• Experience: 4+ years of professional experience in database development and backend engineering.

• Technical Stack:

  • Databases: Expert-level SQL and PL/SQL; experience with large-scale Oracle DB environments.

  • Programming: Proficiency in Core Java and building/consuming REST APIs.

  • Concepts: Strong grasp of RDBMS fundamentals, and relational modeling.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills with a proven track record of working across departments (Product, QA, and DevOps).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Oracle-specific tools (e.g., SQL Developer, Data Pump, or AWR reports).

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).

• Familiarity with cloud-based database services (AWS RDS or OCI).

• Strong practical knowledge on modern JDKs (e.g. Java 21) and experience with best software development practices, like clean-code, SOLID rules, etc.).

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering field.

• 4+ years of professional experience in database development and backend engineering.

• Expert-level SQL and PL/SQL; experience with large-scale Oracle DB environments.

• Proficiency in Core Java and building/consuming REST APIs.

• Strong grasp of RDBMS fundamentals, and relational modeling.

• Exceptional communication skills with a proven track record of working across departments (Product, QA, and DevOps).

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

No

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.