Data Solutions Engineer II

Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter. Axon's Data and Integrations Team is seeking a Data Solutions Engineer II to design, build, and deliver end-to-end integration solutions for public safety agencies. In this role, you'll architect robust integration solutions, build and maintain data pipelines, partner directly with clients to scope projects and communicate progress — all while operating with a high degree of autonomy. Your work will have a direct impact on how agencies protect and serve their communities. Axon has lead the global effort to protect life and through electric weapons, body cameras, a number of real-time sensors, public safety software products and AI tools. Axon is uniquely positioned to tie together every aspect of an incident in order to help law enforcement agencies better prepare for what might happen, respond efficiently and effectively, deliver justice, ensure the well being of their officers, and increase the safety of communities. Working together with our customers and product teams, you will build the foundation for Axon’s outcome-oriented data efforts. What You'll Do Location: Hybrid Onsite and Ability to travel up to 30% Must be within commutable distance to one of our Hub locations listed below: (Scottsdale AZ, Seattle WA, Boston MA, Atlanta GA). Reports to: Data Solutions Engineering Manager Direct Reports: 0 • Develop and maintain pipelines on Axon's system integration, data integration, management, and analytics solutions. • Develop and maintain automated processes that support Axon's product deployment and evolution at scale. • Execute projects including DataStore and Integration Deployments, with a heavy focus on Design, Configuration, Deployment, and Testing of Integrations. • Serve as a key client-facing technical expert within the Software Solutions Delivery Team. • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of networking and software professionals to implement Axon technology for public safety clients both internally and externally. • Manage the full lifecycle of technical projects, both remotely and on-site at client locations. • Engage effectively with technical and non-technical leadership within public safety agencies to communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes. • Identify and assess integration requirements when migrating from agency legacy systems (cloud and/or on-premise) to Axon's product suite. • Design, document, and recommend integration plans, methodologies, and validation strategies tailored to achieve critical agency objectives. • Work closely with product management, sales, software engineering teams, and agency technical stakeholders to deeply understand agency goals, data landscapes, and desired program outcomes. • Utilize and contribute to a library of data tools, ETL scripts, data validation routines, and established best practices to design and oversee the execution of complex projects. • Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and techniques to optimize integration processes, improve accuracy, and enhance overall project efficiency. • Partner with internal teams and agencies to make public safety data accessible and actionable. • Influence peers, advise leaders, coach and mentor junior team members. • Facilitate cross-team collaboration among data solutions engineers, customer solution architects, technical program managers, and business analysts. • Uphold and champion the highest standards of service delivery for all Axon software deployments. What You Bring • Bachelor's Degree in a technical or quantitative field, OR graduate of coding boot camp, OR 5+ years of technical experience in a related field • Experience developing and maintaining customer production systems • Hands-on experience with API structures and systems integration (REST, SOAP) • Proficiency in SQL (T-SQL preferred), Python, and at least one additional scripting language (Bash or similar) • Experience working with and interpreting JSON and XML • Data-mapping project experience for ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) • Familiarity with cloud technologies (Azure preferred) as well as software development packages and data management tools • Familiarity using API REST clients to perform tests (Postman, Insomnia, etc.) • Familiarity working with YAML for purposes of configuring builds and releases • Experience and understanding of deploying hardware agnostic software to cloud hosts • Experience with container-based platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes • Demonstrated system-level understanding of enterprise software systems • Excellent written and verbal communication skills: demonstrated ability to work with all levels of technical proficiency to understand needs and communicate work • Able to effectively manage multiple projects, priorities, and tasks within a dynamic environment • Experience delivering enterprise software in a regulated environment (GovTech, HIPAA, FinTech, ISO, etc) • Project Management experience and/or certifications (i.e. PMI Certifications) is a plus • Backend engineering experience (Java, Scala, C++, or similar) is a plus • Past experience deploying and implementing a Records Management System (RMS), Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), or both, into public safety agencies is a plus • Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check and maintain confidential and highly sensitive information • Enthusiasm and commitment to Axon's Mission, Core Values, and Program Mission Benefits that Benefit You • Competitive salary and 401k with employer match • Discretionary time off • Paid parental leave for all • Medical, Dental, Vision plans • Fitness Programs • Emotional & Development Programs • And yes, we have snacks in our offices Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work. Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Important Notes The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions. 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