Sr. Software Engineer I

Amazon.com, Inc.
Washington, DC, United States
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$120,750.0 - $193,200.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services Architectural Patterns Microsoft Azure Bioinformatics C Sharp (Programming Language) Software as a Service Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Databases Continuous Integration Software Debugging
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Distributed Systems Instant Messaging Technology Python (Programming Language) Platform as a Service (PAAS) Cloud Services Phishing Software Engineering AWS Cdk Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Kubernetes Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Terraform Golang

Job description

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 Join us in shaping the future of infrastructure automation for law enforcement systems. As a Sr. Software Engineer, you’ll drive the development of an infrastructure provisioning and automation platform. This platform enables engineering teams to self-serve infrastructure - such as databases and Kubernetes clusters - through infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and AWS CDK. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on execution. We’re looking for someone with a solid foundation in software development, fluency in languages like Go or Java, and extensive experience architecting cloud solutions. Location: This role is based out of one of our Seattle office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. What You’ll Do:

  • Build robust, easy-to-use foundational platforms and tools that enable engineering teams to provision infrastructure rapidly, consistently, and securely across multiple cloud providers
  • Write code in Go that is performant, maintainable, clear, and concise
  • Championing and enforcing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices and coding standards
  • Employ strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug problems in cloud native distributed systems
  • Influence and educate the engineering organization to adopt new and improved architectural patterns
  • Provide robust documentation for use by engineers to promote self-service, 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. We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at or via our . For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our 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. Phishing alert: Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks. We do not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process. All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page at . If you receive a suspicious offer or outreach from an email address that is not @axon.com, or if you are asked for sensitive personal information (bank details, Social Security Number) prematurely, please ignore the message and report it to ., Last Mile Delivery & Technology is responsible for envisioning and developing forward-looking initiatives to improve the efficiency, speed, quality, and safety of the delivery expe…

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Requirements

  • Experience building and scaling complex and impactful software products in a team environment
  • Deep skill in driving technical solutions across multiple teams
  • Strong experience using languages such as Go, Python, C#, Java, or similar.
  • Strong experience managing infrastructure in the cloud (AWS or Azure preferably)
  • Experience with Terraform, Terragrunt and CI/CD
  • Experience designing tooling to simplify the operational management of SaaS/PaaS systems.
  • Empathy to support the needs of software engineers.

Benefits & conditions

  • 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
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
  • And yes, we have snacks in our offices

About the company

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., Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. 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 . Base Pay Range $120,750 - $193,200 USD 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.

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