Senior Backend Engineer II

As a Senior Backend Engineer II at Axon, your main responsibilities will include leading the design and development of scalable infrastructure and platform services, creating tools that enhance developer productivity, and optimizing development workflows. You will also mentor team members, foster a culture of knowledge sharing, and champion operational excellence within the team.

To apply for the Senior Backend Engineer II position at Axon, candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with 8-10 years of professional experience in software engineering. Expertise in programming languages such as Go, Scala, Java, or .NET/C#, as well as experience with both Relational and NoSQL databases, is also essential.

At Axon, we support the professional growth of our Senior Backend Engineer II through mentorship opportunities, a commitment to knowledge sharing, and continuous learning resources such as access to LinkedIn Learning or Udemy. We believe that fostering a supportive environment helps our employees thrive while working on significant safety and justice issues.

A Senior Backend Engineer II at Axon can expect a collaborative and inclusive work culture. We prioritize open communication and diverse perspectives, encouraging team members to share ideas and best practices. Our fast-paced yet meaningful environment is designed to bring out the best in our employees as we work together toward our mission.

As a Senior Backend Engineer II at Axon, you can look forward to a comprehensive benefits package. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a robust paid time off policy, lunch allowances, cell phone stipends, and access to mental health support. We also offer gym memberships, annual outings, and much more to support your overall well-being.

When answering this question, provide examples from your previous work where you successfully designed scalable systems. Discuss the technologies you used, the challenges faced, and how you overcame them, showing your problem-solving abilities and technical expertise.

Discuss specific strategies you’ve implemented to enhance development workflows. Highlight any tools you introduced, team practices you improved, and the measurable impacts on productivity and efficiency within your teams.

Share a specific story where you guided a junior developer, detailing the mentoring methods you used, the skills they developed, and the positive outcomes of that mentorship. This demonstrates your leadership skills and commitment to team growth.

Discuss potential challenges like resistance to change or the difficulty in setting standards across teams. Then, explain how you address such challenges effectively, showcasing your strategic thinking and leadership capabilities.

List the programming languages you excel in and explain your preferences with examples of projects where you used these languages successfully. Highlight how your proficiency makes you an ideal fit for the Senior Backend Engineer II role at Axon.

Share your thoughts on best practices, tools, and initiatives that encourage knowledge sharing within a team. Discuss any past experiences where you successfully created an environment that values collaboration and continuous learning.

Talk about your approach to maintaining consistency, such as establishing guidelines or using certain tools that help standardize processes. Provide examples of how these initiatives have positively impacted product quality.

Provide a detailed example of a project where you successfully integrated automation, explaining the tools and methods you used, and the impact this had on development speed and product quality.

Discuss the techniques you employ to analyze and enhance processes, such as regular retrospectives or data-driven assessments. Provide examples of successful process improvements you've spearheaded in the past.

Express your enthusiasm for Axon's mission to protect life, tying your personal values to the company’s goals. Emphasize how your skills align with the responsibilities of the role and your eagerness to contribute to meaningful projects.