Senior Database Administrator
@ Axon

Scottsdale, AZ
$150,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 19 hours ago

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About Axon

Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, the mission is to Protect Life by addressing critical safety and justice issues through innovative devices and cloud software. You will be part of a fast-paced, challenging, and meaningful environment where collaboration and diverse perspectives drive success.

Your Impact as Senior Database Administrator

This role is pivotal in defining Axon’s data strategy. Not a mere reactive role, you will lead architectural decisions, optimize performance, and streamline database operations while partnering with BI, Data Engineering, and Application teams.

What You’ll Do

  • Manage full lifecycle of database administration for critical systems including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and cloud-native databases.
  • Collaborate with BI, Data Engineering, and Enterprise App teams for standardized database usage.
  • Lead performance tuning, index optimization, and capacity planning initiatives.
  • Design and implement backup, HA/DR, monitoring, and security controls.
  • Support provisioning and automation aligned with IaC and CI/CD strategies.
  • Develop standards, document operational runbooks, and guide long-term governance.

What You Bring

  • Over 5 years of hands-on database administration experience.
  • Expertise in performance tuning, capacity planning, and query optimization.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with various technical teams.
  • Excellent communication skills and alignment with Axon values.

Work Environment & Benefits

This hybrid role is based in Scottsdale, with in-office presence required Tuesday through Friday. Enjoy competitive salary, 401k with employer match, flexible time off, parental leave, comprehensive health plans, wellness support, and development programs. Snacks in the office are an added perk!

Key skills/competency

  • Database Administration
  • SQL Server
  • PostgreSQL
  • Performance Tuning
  • Capacity Planning
  • Cloud Databases
  • Infrastructure Automation
  • CI/CD
  • Security Controls
  • Data Governance

How to Get Hired at Axon

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Axon's culture: Study mission, values, and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight database and automation expertise.
  • Prepare technical examples: Demonstrate performance tuning and scaling.
  • Show collaboration skills: Emphasize teamwork with cross-functional groups.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review SQL Server and PostgreSQL documentation.
Practice performance tuning and query optimization.
Study IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible.
Brush up on backup and HA/DR strategies.

Behavioral Questions

Describe past teamwork on complex projects.
Explain handling high-pressure database incidents.
Discuss collaboration across technical teams.
Share experience influencing without authority.

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