Senior Database Administrator
@ Axon

Seattle, WA
$100,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 21 hours ago

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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.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review SQL Server and PostgreSQL tuning.
Practice IaC with Terraform or Ansible.
Study backup and HA/DR configurations.
Refresh skills in CI/CD database automation.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you led a project.
Explain handling cross-team conflicts.
Share experience managing performance issues.
Discuss adapting to fast-paced changes.

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