Web Application Engineer (Irvine, US)

AXON Networks; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AXON Networks in Irvine, CA is seeking 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. You’ll work closely with product, platform, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable, secure, and maintainable software.

Proficiency in Go, PostgreSQL, Redis, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Docker is required, with experience in APIs, CI/CD, and distributed systems.

Qualifications

• Strong production experience with Golang.
• Solid PostgreSQL schema design and query optimization.
• Experience using Redis in production environments.
• Proficiency with React; JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Understanding of HTTP, APIs, and web architecture.
• Experience with Git and collaborative workflows.
• Familiarity with Docker and modern deployment practices.
• Ability to debug complex, multi-layer systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement backend services using Go (Golang).
• Build and maintain APIs (REST and/or gRPC).
• Design efficient PostgreSQL schemas and queries.
• Use Redis for caching, sessions, and performance.
• Write clean, tested, documented code and resolve bottlenecks.
• Build responsive interfaces with React and frontend logic in JS/TS.
• Collaborate across teams for end-to-end features and CI/CD.

Skills

Golang

PostgreSQL

Redis

React

JavaScript

TypeScript

Python

HTTP APIs

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Golang

PostgreSQL

Redis

React

JavaScript

TypeScript

Python

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

AXON Networks delivers a robust AI‑driven, analytics‑based orchestration platform and a wide portfolio of next‑gen high‑speed routers that leverage the newest Wi‑Fi technologies. Together, these technologies give ISPs the ability to manage and troubleshoot their networks in real time, and to deliver an outstanding customer experience.

AXON Networks is a trusted strategic partner for its customers, helping them evaluate their current technologies and business models, and creating and executing strategies that enable them to innovate faster, accelerate their digital transformations, and strengthen their relationships with consumers.

AXON Networks is headquartered in Irvine, CA USA with Asia HQ in Singapore and also operating in Denmark, Spain and Vietnam.

Job Overview

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. You’ll work closely with product, platform, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable, secure, and maintainable software.

Responsibilities

• Backend Engineering
  • Design and implement backend services using Go (Golang)
  • Build and maintain APIs (REST and/or gRPC)
  • Design efficient schemas and queries using PostgreSQL
  • Use Redis for caching, session management, and performance optimization
  • Write clean, testable, and well‑documented code
  • Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks and production issues
• Frontend Engineering
  • Build responsive, user‑friendly interfaces using React
  • Develop frontend logic using JavaScript and TypeScript
  • Collaborate with product and design teams to translate requirements into UI components
  • Ensure cross‑browser compatibility, accessibility, and performance
• Full‑Stack & Integration
  • Deliver end‑to‑end features across the full application stack
  • Integrate frontend applications with backend services
  • Participate in architectural discussions and technical design reviews
• Quality & Collaboration
  • Write unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests
  • Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing
  • Work in an Agile/Scrum environment
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows

Requirements

• 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

Due to the on‑site nature of this role, we are only considering candidates who currently reside in or near Irvine, CA.

Annual salary range: $120,000 - $140,000

Join AXON Networks!

At AXON Networks, we promote equal opportunities in all our recruitment processes, ensuring non‑discrimination on the basis of gender, age, origin, disability, or any other personal circumstances. We assess talent based on objective criteria and foster an inclusive and diverse working environment.

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