Solutions Architect Lead - Deployment for Public Safety

Axon Enterprise; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with employer match

Discretionary PTO

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

ERGs

Snacks in offices

Job summary

Axon Enterprise in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Senior Director-level Solutions Architect leader to guide a team of 6–10 architects across public safety and campus sectors. You will drive technical strategy, oversee project delivery, and align with sales, product, and engineering stakeholders.

Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, shaping architecture standards, and coordinating hiring and onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 4–6 years in solution architecture or related technical leadership roles.
• 1–3 years of direct supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Expertise in solution architecture frameworks, cloud technologies, and systems integration.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical audiences; client-facing experience.
• Experience in project management and business process analysis.
• Basic understanding of integration coding methodologies.
• Experience in the public safety sector preferred (e.g., RMS/CAD).
• Must pass a CJIS background check and maintain CJIS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Solutions Architects focused on law enforcement, campus, and corrections customers.
• Provide technical and project guidance to team members and ensure consistent quality and productivity in solution delivery.
• Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of innovation, learning, and accountability.
• Analyze and review IT system architectures to scope and recommend technical solutions.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project implementation and integration.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding of new Solutions Architects.
• Ensure timely and effective project execution aligned with Axon’s solution architecture standards.
• Maintain responsibility for team performance, resource allocation, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Champion continuous process improvement in architecture, customer delivery, and team operations.

Skills

Leadership

Solution architecture

Cloud technologies

Systems integration

Communication

Project management

Business process analysis

Integration coding

CJIS background check

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Axon Enterprise in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Senior Director-level Solutions Architect leader to guide a team of 6–10 architects across public safety and campus sectors. You will drive technical strategy, oversee project delivery, and align with sales, product, and engineering stakeholders.

Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, shaping architecture standards, and coordinating hiring and onboarding.