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.
Your Impact
This is an important client-facing role with an opportunity to lead and mature professionally in an accelerated business growth environment. You will collaborate with clients and project teams to architect and deliver integrations that provide meaningful value to our public safety partners. This person will implement processes to ensure quality, productivity, and client satisfaction. Under minimal supervision, the Solutions Architect ensures that the highest level of customer satisfaction is achieved through timely delivery of the highest possible level of technical services that include system interface construction, technical project scoping, and system analysis.
What You’ll DoLocation: Remote. 30% travel required.
Must be within commutable distance to one of our Hub locations listed below
(Scottsdale AZ, Seattle Washington, Boston MA, Denver CO, Atlanta GA)
Reports to: Manager, Solutions Architect
- Work as a client-facing member of the Software Solutions Delivery Team
- Work with a team of networking and software professionals to deliver Axon technology to small and mid-market, T1200, and Majors clients across various industries including public safety
- Analyze IT system architectures for the purposes of scoping technical projects and recommending system improvements, addressing Information Security evaluations and completing architecture review boards
- Manage technical projects remotely and at client sites
- Engage with client’s technical and non-technical leadership to communicate project progress
- Work with account management team to ensure customer needs are being met
- Ensure the highest level of service for Axon software deployments
- Identify integration opportunities between agency systems (cloud and/or on-prem) and Axon’s products
- Recommend deployment plans for identified integrations that drive key outcomes for the agency
- Work closely with project team, product, engineering, sales, and agency technical stakeholders to understand agency goals and program outcomes
- Capture requirements, implement third-party solutions in development environments, perform initial reviews to determine feasibility of integration, document technical capabilities required to meet business requirements, work with Director of Integrations and developers to build, test, and deploy new integrations
- Work with the Director of Integrations and developers to build and document integrations and support requirements
- Write code to leverage API capabilities to optimize implementation tasks, working with DevOps to merge code that is used for repetitive tasks (e.g., Camera management and maintenance, dynamic data integration)
- Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred or equivalent work experience
- 4+ years of experience in analyzing and developing technical systems and software solutions
- Expert networking knowledge and experience in managing technical projects, implementations, and integrations from inception to successful completion, including LAN/WAN, security, IP Video and Video Management Systems
- Expert-level understanding of Linux frameworks, including containerization platforms (Docker preferred)
- Advanced understanding of cloud technologies as well as software development packages and data management tools
- Advanced experience with IT business processes including Architecture Review Boards, IT Security Reviews,
- Advanced hands-on experience with APIs structures and systems integration (REST, SOAP)
- Advanced skills in SQL, Python, Java, and Cloud (AWS and/or Azure)
- 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
- Project Management experience and/or certifications (i.e., PMI Certifications) are a plus, but not required
- Willingness to join forces and drive company-wide initiatives across multiple departments
- Able to effectively manage multiple projects, priorities, and tasks within a dynamic environment
- Enthusiasm and commitment to AXON’s Mission, Core Values, and Program Mission
- Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check and maintain CJIS clearance
- Handle confidential and highly sensitive information
- 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
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.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
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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 [email protected]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
- 4+ years of experience in technical systems and software solutions
- Expert networking knowledge including LAN/WAN and security
- Expert-level understanding of Linux frameworks and containerization
- Advanced experience with APIs structures (REST, SOAP)
- Advanced skills in SQL, Python, Java, and Cloud technologies
- Excellent communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical leadership
- Project Management experience (PMI Certifications a plus)
Axon Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Axon and has not been reviewed or approved by Axon.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with employer HSA contributions and 24/7 mental-health support. Wellness programs and fitness options further enhance the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Total rewards commonly include stock grants and an employee stock purchase plan alongside base pay and bonuses. Equity is highlighted as a motivating component of compensation.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered, including a standard period with additional supplemental pregnancy leave. Family-focused policies are positioned as a meaningful part of the overall benefits.
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What We Do
Our mission is to protect life by making the bullet obsolete and developing technologies to make the world a safer place. Axon is a software & hardware team of product experts, security pros, engineering wizards, sales & marketing pros, and technology buffs - all committed to helping make the world a safer place.
Why Work With Us
Axon innovations exist to bridge the divide between communities and law enforcement. Our team works to solve big societal issues by providing public safety with the tools to help decrease use-of-force and increase transparency and accountability. Big goals mean we need high-performance teams, independent thinking, and cross-functional excellence.
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