Senior Database Administrator @ Axon
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Overview
Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we are on a mission to Protect Life by exploring critical safety and justice issues with our innovative ecosystem of devices and cloud software. In the role of Senior Database Administrator, you will have a unique opportunity to lead proactive architectural decisions, drive database optimization, and support mission-critical systems at scale.
Your Impact
As a Senior Database Administrator at Axon, you will:
- Own the full lifecycle of database administration for SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and cloud-native databases.
- Partner with BI, Data Engineering, and Enterprise App teams for standardized database management.
- Lead performance tuning, index optimization, and capacity planning initiatives.
- Design and implement backup, HA/DR, monitoring, and security controls.
- Support infrastructure automation aligned with IaC and CI/CD strategies.
- Develop standards, documentation, and operational runbooks.
- Guide long-term data architecture, governance, and compliance strategies.
Location & Work Arrangement
This role is based in Seattle, WA with a hybrid schedule. Team members are required onsite Tuesday through Friday, with remote flexibility on Mondays.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of hands-on database administration experience.
- Expertise in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or equivalent platforms.
- Strong performance tuning, capacity planning, and query optimization skills.
- Experience with infrastructure automation and IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Alignment with Axon values including customer obsession, candor, and teamwork.
Benefits
Axon offers a competitive salary, a robust benefits package including 401k match, comprehensive health plans, paid time off, and more, all within a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture.
Key skills/competency
Database Administration, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Cloud Databases, Performance Tuning, Infrastructure Automation, CI/CD, Backup/Recovery, Data Governance, Technical Documentation
How to Get Hired at Axon
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Tailor experience to Axon database technologies.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize SQL Server and PostgreSQL expertise.
- Research Axon: Understand their mission, products, and culture.
- Prepare examples: Be ready to discuss past optimization projects.