Software Engineer II London, England, United Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom

Axon Enterprise; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon, a company dedicated to safety and technology, is seeking a Software Engineer II to design and develop high-quality software solutions. The role includes leading technical discussions, collaborating across teams, and ensuring best practices in software development. Join us to make a positive impact on public safety and contribute to diverse technology solutions.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Pension Plan

30 days paid holiday

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Private Health Insurance

GymPass Subscription

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science.
• 5+ years software development experience.
• Familiarity with web development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software.
• Lead design discussions and reviews.
• Collaborate across teams to facilitate projects.

Skills

Software Development

Cloud Systems

Frontend Development

Agile Methodologies

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER II

Your Impact

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure software, ensuring adherence to performance, security, and engineering best practices.
• Drive technical excellence by leading design discussions, contributing to specifications, and providing insightful feedback in code and design reviews.
• Develop frontend components in alignment with best practices for web development, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Track the features you are delivering, clearly communicate status and risks to delivery
• Participate in regular release management for services and client applications
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration among engineers and contribute to the broader community of Axon engineers

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Experience designing and delivering highly-available, scalable cloud-based systems
• Development experience in languages such as Java, Scala, Go, C++, or similar
• Experience with frontend technologies, especially React, and a solid understanding of general web development practices
• Experience working with SQL or NoSQL data stores
• Experience using Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub, TeamCity, ArgoCD, etc
• Experience working in an Agile environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and communication abilities.
• Experience in collaborating with remote teams and handling code reviews.
• Capability to produce technical documentation and improve existing processes.
• Passion for protecting life and enhancing public safety through technology.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Annual Bonus and Restricted Stock Unit Eligibility
• Comprehensive Pension Plan with Matching Contribution
• 30 days paid holiday in addition to UK public holidays
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave for all employees
• Private Health Insurance
• Cash Plan including Dental, Optician and Therapeutic Treatment Plans
• GymPass Subscription
• Life assurance (x4 Annual Salary)
• Group income Protection
• Employee Assistance & Development Programs

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.

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.

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 [e-mail] . Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.