Data Solutions Engineer II

Axon is dedicated to protecting life through innovative technology and cloud software solutions. They are seeking a Data Solutions Engineer II to design and deliver integration solutions for public safety agencies, focusing on building data pipelines and collaborating with clients. This role involves managing technical projects and contributing to the overall mission of enhancing community safety.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain pipelines on Axon's system integration, data integration, management, and analytics solutions
• Develop and maintain automated processes that support Axon's product deployment and evolution at scale
• Execute projects including DataStore and Integration Deployments, with a heavy focus on Design, Configuration, Deployment, and Testing of Integrations
• Serve as a key client-facing technical expert within the Software Solutions Delivery Team
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of networking and software professionals to implement Axon technology for public safety clients both internally and externally
• Manage the full lifecycle of technical projects, both remotely and on-site at client locations
• Engage effectively with technical and non-technical leadership within public safety agencies to communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes
• Identify and assess integration requirements when migrating from agency legacy systems (cloud and/or on-premise) to Axon's product suite
• Design, document, and recommend integration plans, methodologies, and validation strategies tailored to achieve critical agency objectives
• Work closely with product management, sales, software engineering teams, and agency technical stakeholders to deeply understand agency goals, data landscapes, and desired program outcomes
• Utilize and contribute to a library of data tools, ETL scripts, data validation routines, and established best practices to design and oversee the execution of complex projects
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and techniques to optimize integration processes, improve accuracy, and enhance overall project efficiency
• Partner with internal teams and agencies to make public safety data accessible and actionable
• Influence peers, advise leaders, coach and mentor junior team members
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration among data solutions engineers, customer solution architects, technical program managers, and business analysts
• Uphold and champion the highest standards of service delivery for all Axon software deployments

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or quantitative field, OR graduate of coding boot camp, OR 5+ years of technical experience in a related field
• Experience developing and maintaining customer production systems
• Hands-on experience with API structures and systems integration (REST, SOAP)
• Proficiency in SQL (T-SQL preferred), Python, and at least one additional scripting language (Bash or similar)
• Experience working with and interpreting JSON and XML
• Data-mapping project experience for ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (Azure preferred) as well as software development packages and data management tools
• Familiarity using API REST clients to perform tests (Postman, Insomnia, etc.)
• Familiarity working with YAML for purposes of configuring builds and releases
• Experience and understanding of deploying hardware agnostic software to cloud hosts
• Experience with container-based platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes
• 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
• Able to effectively manage multiple projects, priorities, and tasks within a dynamic environment
• Experience delivering enterprise software in a regulated environment (GovTech, HIPAA, FinTech, ISO, etc)
• Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check and maintain confidential and highly sensitive information
• Enthusiasm and commitment to Axon's Mission, Core Values, and Program Mission
• Project Management experience and/or certifications (i.e. PMI Certifications) is a plus
• Backend engineering experience (Java, Scala, C++, or similar) is a plus
• Past experience deploying and implementing a Records Management System (RMS), Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), or both, into public safety agencies is a plus