Sr Software Engineer

Motorola Solutions; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Bangalore, India is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Core Platform Team. You will maintain and secure Red Hat/Linux environments, manage Docker containers, and build automation scripts to streamline operations.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years IT experience, strong Linux and container skills, and leadership capability to mentor peers and drive architectural improvements. This full-time role offers ownership of critical platform tasks and opportunities to shape

Qualifications

• 8+ years of overall experience in IT.
• 3-4+ years in Linux administration.
• 3-4+ years with Docker or container technologies.
• 3-4+ years in shell scripting and Ansible automation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members.
• Lead incident response and root cause analysis for outages.
• Drive architectural improvements for scalable platform.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align platform roadmap with business goals.

Skills

Linux administration

Docker

Shell scripting

Ansible

Python

Leadership

Education

B.Tech in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Kubernetes

RHCSA/RHCE experience

Job description

## Sr Software EngineerApply: Bangalore, India: Full time: Posted Today: R67114## **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 Core Platform Team is responsible for the comprehensive management of our operating systems, Azure cloud infrastructure, and container environments. We specialize in the creation, deployment, and maintenance of containers, as well as the automation of daily platform tasks. Our team ensures seamless integration and optimal performance across our technology stack, driving efficiency and innovation in all our operations.## Job Description****Job Description******We are seeking a skilled and experienced Red Hat/Linux Administrator to join our dynamic Platform team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux administration, container technologies, and scripting. This role involves maintaining, upgrading, and securing our Linux environments, as well as managing Docker containers and writing scripts to automate tasks.******Basic Requirements********Key Responsibilities:** **1. Red Hat/Linux Administration:** a) Perform day-to-day Linux administration tasks, ensuring system stability, performance, and security. b) Manage OS patching processes, including planning, execution, and troubleshooting. c) Conduct upgrade and rollback validations to ensure system integrity. d) Implement quarterly security patch upgrades to maintain compliance and protect against vulnerabilities.******2. Docker and Container Management:** a) Write Dockerfiles from scratch to create custom Docker images tailored to specific application requirements. b) Build, manage, and deploy Docker images in various environments. c) Perform Docker container upgrades and rollbacks, ensuring minimal downtime and service continuity. d) Understand Docker networking concepts and configure container networks for optimal performance. e) Debug and resolve Docker-related issues efficiently, ensuring smooth operation of containerized applications.******3. Scripting and Automation:** a) Develop and maintain shell scripts to automate system administration tasks and improve efficiency. b) Write Ansible scripts for configuration management and deployment automation. c) Utilize Python for advanced scripting needs (is an added advantage).******4. Lead Responsibilities:** a) Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members. b) Drive architectural improvements and best practices for system scalability. c) Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align platform roadmap with business goals. d) Lead incident response and root cause analysis for critical system outages. e) Oversee complex project deliveries to ensure high-quality standards.******Qualifications:** 1) B.Tech in Computer Science or a related field with Computer science as one of the core subject 2) Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. 3) Strong communication skills and the ability to document processes and procedures clearly.******Experience:** 1) Overall experience of 8+ years. 2) Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Linux administration. 3) Minimum of 3-4 years of experience with Docker or other container technologies. 4) Minimum 3 - 4 years of Experience with shell scripting and Ansible automation tools.******Preferred Certifications:** Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)**## Basic RequirementsGit ops, kubernetus, cloud, Ansible, Shell scripting## Travel RequirementsNone## Relocation ProvidedNone## Position TypeExperienced## Referral Payment PlanYes***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.