Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator

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Join Axon and be a Force for Good

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact – Senior Database Administrator

As a Senior DBA at Axon, you will play a critical role in building the foundation for Axon’s future data strategy. This is not just a reactive operations role—you’ll drive proactive architectural decisions, lead database optimization efforts, and partner with BI, Data Engineering, and Application teams to standardize and scale how we manage and govern data. If you’re ready to lead and modernize how databases support mission-critical systems at scale, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do – Senior Database Administrator

Location: This role is based out of our Atlanta, GA Office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
Reports to: Sr. Manager of Infrastructure
Direct Reports: N/A

• Own the full lifecycle of database administration for mission-critical systems (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, cloud-native DBs)
• Partner with BI, Data Engineering, and Enterprise App teams to support scalable, standardized database usage
• Lead performance tuning, index optimization, and capacity planning initiatives
• Design and implement backup, HA/DR, monitoring, and security controls
• Support database provisioning and automation efforts aligned to IaC and CI/CD strategies
• Develop standards, documentation, and operational runbooks to scale institutional knowledge
• Help guide long-term data architecture, governance, and compliance best practices

What You Bring

• 5+ years of hands-on database administration experience across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or equivalent platforms
• Strong background in performance tuning, capacity planning, and query optimization
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with data, BI, and application engineering teams
• Demonstrated ability to standardize, document, and scale DB management practices
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence without authority
• Alignment to Axon values: Obsess Over Customers, Win Right, Aim Far, Join Forces, Expect Candor, and Own It

Also Apply: System Controls Engineer

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

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