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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
This is a pivotal client-facing role offering significant opportunities for leadership and professional development in a rapidly growing business environment. You will collaborate closely with clients and internal project teams to architect and deliver robust data conversion and ingestion solutions that provide substantial value to our public safety partners. This position involves implementing and refining end-to-end data conversion processes - from initial data ingestion through transformation, loading, and delivery validation - to guarantee quality, enhance productivity, and ensure client satisfaction. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Data Solutions Engineer II, Data Conversion is responsible for achieving superior customer satisfaction through the timely and effective delivery of technical services, including data ingestion and extraction from legacy systems, schema mapping and transformation, technical project scoping, comprehensive system analysis, and ensuring the completeness and accuracy of all data deliveries.
What You'll Do
Location: Hybrid. Up to 30% travel required.
Must be within commutable distance to one of our Hub locations listed below:
(Scottsdale AZ, Seattle WA, Boston MA, Atlanta GA)
Reports to: Data Solutions Engineering Manager
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.
Direct Reports: 0

• Develop data mappings, transformation logic, and conversion scripts to extract, transform, and prepare data from agency legacy systems for ingestion into Axon's platform - encompassing conversion strategy, validation criteria, and cutover sequencing.
• Execute and monitor data ingestions end-to-end, independently resolving errors and ensuring the completeness and accuracy of all data deliveries through rigorous quality assurance.
• Perform hands-on database analysis, schema mapping, and data profiling to understand source system structures and define transformation logic - traveling to client sites to lead data discovery sessions and assess legacy system environments.
• Restore database copies and manage data environments to support conversion activities.
• Serve as a client-facing technical expert within the Productivity Professional Services team, representing Axon's data conversion capabilities throughout all stages of engagement.
• Identify and assess data conversion requirements and opportunities when migrating from agency legacy systems (cloud and/or on-premise) to Axon's product suite.
• Collaborate with product management, sales, software engineering teams, and agency technical stakeholders to understand agency goals, data landscapes, and desired outcomes.
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and techniques to optimize data conversion processes, improve accuracy, and enhance overall project efficiency.
• Continuously improve conversion quality and efficiency by generating reusable artifacts - templates, scripts, and configurations - and surfacing opportunities to enhance Axon's conversion platform and tooling.
• Partner with internal teams and agencies to make public safety data accessible and actionable.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or quantitative field, OR graduate of coding boot camp OR 5+ years of technical experience in a related field
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, Bash, GraphQL, and Azure Cloud tools
• Hands-on experience with database systems (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL), API structures (REST), and data formats (JSON, XML, YAML)
• Data-mapping project experience for ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)
• Experience developing and maintaining customer production systems
• Familiarity using API REST clients to perform tests (Postman, Insomnia, etc.)
• Backend engineering experience (Java, Scala, C++, or similar) is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to work with all levels of technical proficiency
• Ability to independently manage technical projects - prioritizing tasks, tracking progress, and driving deliverables to completion with minimal oversight
• Experience delivering software in a regulated environment (GovTech, HIPAA, FinTech, ISO, etc)
• Past experience with Records Management Systems (RMS), Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), or public safety software is a plus
• Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check and maintain confidential and highly sensitive information
• Enthusiasm and commitment to Axon's Mission, Core Values, and Program Mission

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & 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.
Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit https://www.axon.com/careers.
Base Pay Range
$108,000-$174,000 USD
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.
Important Notes
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.
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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.
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