We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. As a Senior Software Engineer on Dedrone’s Infrastructure Services team, you will design, build, and evolve the core systems that power both our developer platform and key backend services. You will combine strong software engineering fundamentals with deep infrastructure expertise to ensure our platform is scalable, reliable, and secure. This role goes beyond operating infrastructure—you will build production-grade backend services, design cloud-native systems, and own the CI/CD and runtime environments that support our product ecosystem. You will influence engineering standards, developer experience, and architectural direction across Dedrone’s product teams. Work Location: This role is based out of our London 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: Engineering Manager, Infrastructure Services Backend & Platform Service Engineering Design, build, and maintain production-grade backend services (primarily Java, Go, or Python) that power deployment orchestration, internal APIs, and developer platform capabilities. Improve performance, reliability, and maintainability of platform-owned services through strong testing practices and thoughtful system design. Own, design, and optimize CI/CD systems supporting Dedrone’s distributed product ecosystem—reducing build times, deployment friction, and manual overhead. Implement safe, automated deployment strategies (e.g., blue/green, canary, rollback automation) to increase deployment confidence. Design and maintain scalable, secure AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or AWS CDK). Establish and promote high standards in service design, code quality, infrastructure patterns, and automation practices. Relevant experience in backend engineering, platform engineering, developer infrastructure, or cloud-native software roles, with strong hands-on technical depth. Proven experience building and operating production backend services with ownership of APIs, service reliability, and scalability. Strong programming skills in at least one backend language (e.g., Java, Go, Python), with solid software engineering fundamentals. Experience designing and supporting distributed systems, with understanding of concurrency, networking fundamentals, failure modes, and scaling patterns. Deep familiarity with modern cloud environments (AWS preferred). Competitive base salary and RSUs ~ Comprehensive pension plan with matching contribution ~ Private health insurance & cash plans ~30 days paid holiday + UK public holidays ~ Enhanced maternity/paternity leave ~ Life assurance & income protection ~ Career growth support and wellness resources 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. Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment. com or via our Axon Privacy Web Form . All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. 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 email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks. If you receive a suspicious offer or outreach from an email address that is not @axon.com , or if you are asked for sensitive personal information (bank details, Social Security Number) prematurely, please ignore the message and report it to recruitingops@axon.com .
Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure Services in London employer: Axon
At Axon, we are dedicated to creating a collaborative and innovative work environment where every employee can thrive. Our London office fosters a culture of teamwork and mentorship, offering flexible hybrid working arrangements that enhance work-life balance. With competitive benefits, a commitment to diversity, and ample opportunities for career growth, Axon is an exceptional employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of safety and justice.
