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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Web Application Engineer - **Company:** Axon Enterprise, Inc. - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Browser Compatibility, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Stores, Database Design, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Software Debugging, Network Address Translation, DevOps, Web Development, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Design of User Interfaces, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Human-Computer Interaction, Web Browsers, Network Topologies, Networking Hardware, Internet Services, Python (Programming Language), Transport Layer, PostgreSQL, Networking Basics, Routing, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Software Maintenance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Query Optimization, Redis, E2e Testing, Requirements Management, Session Management, Simple Network Management Protocols, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), TypeScript, Web Applications, Data Logging, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Routers, Scripting, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Grafana, Caching, Backend, Git, Containerization, Material UI, Kubernetes, Routing & Switching, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Docker, Golang - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/web-application-engineer-irvine-us-irvine-ca--a84b8cba-9d7a-4416-967f-357b239d1be9 ## About the Role Technical skills * Strong production experience with Golang * Solid understanding of PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization * Experience using Redis in production environments * Proficiency with React * Strong skills in JavaScript and TypeScript * Working knowledge of Python (scripting, tooling, or services) * Strong understanding of HTTP, APIs, and web application architecture * Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows * Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and modern deployment practices * Ability to debug complex systems across multiple layers Soft skills * Pragmatic engineering decisions * Ownership and accountability * Clear communication across teams * Curiosity and continuous learning * Building systems that are reliable, scalable, and easy to operate Nice-to-Have Skills * Practical knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, NAT) * Experience working with switches and routers * Comfort using CLI-based network devices and tools * Familiarity with network discovery and management protocols, such as: LLDP; CDP; SNMP; DHCP * Ability to reason about network topologies, device discovery, and operational state * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar) * Familiarity with Kubernetes or container orchestration * Exposure to observability tools (logging, metrics, tracing) * Background in distributed systems or high-scale application, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Building Systems, Business Model, Caching, Channel Strategies, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Database Design, Debugging Skills, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Docker, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Git, Go Programming Language (Golang), HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol), Identify Issues, Internet Application, Internet Service Providers, JavaScript, Machine Tool, Metrics, Microsoft Windows Azure, NAT (Network Address Translation), Network Administration/Management, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Switching, Network Topology, Performance Tuning/Optimization, PostgreSQL, Product Design, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Query Optimization, REST (Representational State Transfer), Redis, Requirements Management, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), Scalable System Development, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Design, Software Engineering, Strategic Planning, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, User Interface (UI) Requirements, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Web Browsers, Web Programming ## Description We are looking for a Web Application Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications. This role spans backend services, data stores, and frontend user experiences. 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