Senior Database Administrator

Axon

  • Seattle, WA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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.Join Axon and be a Force for GoodAt 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.Your ImpactAs a Senior DBA at Axon, you will play a critical role in building the foundation for Axon's future data strategy. This is not just a reactive operations role-you'll drive proactive architectural decisions, lead database optimization efforts, and partner with BI, Data Engineering, and Application teams to standardize and scale how we manage and govern data. If you're ready to lead and modernize how databases support mission-critical systems at scale, this is the role for you.What You'll DoLocation: This role does require you to be based within commutable distance to one of our main R&D US Based Hubs (Scottsdale, AZ OR Boston, MA, OR Seattle, WA, OR Atlanta, GA OR San Francisco, CA); flexibility to be remote
Reports to: Sr. Manager of Infrastructure
Direct Reports: N/A
  • Own the full lifecycle of database administration for mission-critical systems (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, cloud-native DBs)
  • Partner with BI, Data Engineering, and Enterprise App teams to support scalable, standardized database usage
  • Lead performance tuning, index optimization, and capacity planning initiatives
  • Design and implement backup, HA/DR, monitoring, and security controls
  • Support database provisioning and automation efforts aligned to IaC and CI/CD strategies
  • Develop standards, documentation, and operational runbooks to scale institutional knowledge
  • Help guide long-term data architecture, governance, and compliance best practices
What You Bring
  • 5+ years of hands-on database administration experience across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or equivalent platforms
  • Strong background in performance tuning, capacity planning, and query optimization
  • Familiarity with infrastructure automation and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with data, BI, and application engineering teams
  • Demonstrated ability to standardize, document, and scale DB management practices
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to influence without authority
  • Alignment to Axon values: Obsess Over Customers, Win Right, Aim Far, Join Forces, Expect Candor, and Own It
Benefits that Benefit You
  • Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
  • Discretionary paid time off
  • Paid parental leave for all
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Fitness Programs
  • Emotional & Mental Wellness support
  • Learning & 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. The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 78,825 in the lowest geographic market and USD 126,120 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits.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 NotesThe 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.Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.Axon's mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon's impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We're committed to hiring the best talent - regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances - and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email . Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

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