Web Application Engineer (Irvine, US)

Job Overview

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
• 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
• 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!

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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