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 You will drive the implementation of new testing frameworks and third-party tools to automate testing for DedroneTracker.AI software platform. You will collaborate with developers, DevOps, and QA engineers to build and maintain test automation for a cloud-based, distributed Kubernetes application. You will develop and maintain Python-based automation scripts to support functional, regression, and performance testing. You will design and execute performance, load, and stress testing scenarios to evaluate system stability and scalability. You will automate data simulation to replicate real-world traffic and operational conditions over extended periods. You will integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure fast feedback and reliability. You will provide technical leadership and mentorship within the QA team, facilitating knowledge sharing and best practices. You will continuously research and evaluate new testing methodologies and tools to improve overall software quality, ultimately ensuring minimal post-release defects. What You’ll Do Location: Kassel, Germany Reports to: Director of Quality Engineering. You'll be working and tracking identified issues in a SCRUM-based issue tracking system. Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for functional, performance, and regression testing. Research and adopt new tools and frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, Locust, k6.io) to improve test automation capabilities. Partner with UI testers and QA engineers to implement realistic stress and load tests, tracking performance metrics over time. Collaborate with DevOps to set up and maintain test environments and integrate automation into Kubernetes workflows. Maintain and enhance existing Python-based test automation tooling to support ongoing product evolution. Develop and execute API automation tests using tools like Postman to validate API functionality and performance. Act as a technical resource within the QA team, supporting colleagues in implementing and troubleshooting automated testing solutions. Advocate for testability in system design and development processes, influencing best practices across teams. Ensure seamless integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) for rapid and reliable software delivery. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 2 years of hands-on experience in automated testing, ideally as a Software Developer in Test or similar role. Strong Python coding skills for test automation and tooling. Proficiency with test automation frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Playwright, Selenium) and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions). Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS). Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., Locust, JMeter, Gatling) and observability solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana). Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills in complex software environments. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences. 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. 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. 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. 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