Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience, building production systems that are robust and scalable. You’ve owned services from design through deployment and have navigated the complexities of debugging distributed systems. Your expertise in Java allows you to create high-performance applications that meet user needs effectively.

You are well-versed in cloud services and understand the importance of high availability and consistent performance. Your experience with open-source technologies enables you to leverage the best tools available for system design and implementation. You are not just a coder; you are a problem solver who can drive decisions among competing engineering trade-offs.

Your empathy for customers allows you to intuitively understand their problems and innovate solutions that truly address their needs. You enjoy collaborating with product managers and designers to ensure that the solutions you build are aligned with customer expectations and business goals. Mentoring other engineers is something you value, and you take pride in helping your peers grow their skills and confidence.

Desirable

Experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes would be a plus. Familiarity with agile methodologies and a passion for continuous learning will help you thrive in our fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Axon, you will play a crucial role in shaping the architecture of our cloud software products. You will be involved in making key architectural decisions that impact the performance and reliability of our systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include designing and implementing backend services that are efficient and scalable.

You will collaborate closely with product managers and designers to ensure that the solutions you develop meet user needs and align with our mission to protect life. Your role will also involve conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback to your peers, fostering a culture of learning and improvement within the engineering team.

You will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, ensuring that our systems remain operational and performant. Your ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams will be essential as you work to deliver high-quality software that meets our customers' needs.

What we offer

At Axon, we believe in empowering our employees to do their best work. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives are valued. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a positive impact on society, particularly for first responders and the communities they serve.

We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and growth. Join us in our mission to create a safer world through innovative technology.