IDEXX is seeking a Senior Software Data Quality Engineer.
Want to play a vital role in developing Software and Data solutions that enables Medical Insights using the latest technologies, and contributing to improvements in Pet Health? Do you want to be part of a high functioning Scrum team with a strong business partnership and a drive for doing great work?
The Clinical Information Services team would like to meet you!
IDEXX is seeking a Senior Software Data Quality Engineer to develop and execute test strategies to ensure the quality of data pipelines and integrations, machine learning and rules-based classification and applications in support of high impact clinical insights initiatives. You will join a team of talented software and data engineers, collaborating with data scientists, driving innovation in veterinary care. This is an exciting role that will interact with IDEXX’s core clinical data assets. If you enjoy complex software and data quality challenges, consider this role!
In this Role:
You will be a vital member of a highly effective Agile team delivering industry leading capabilities, participating in business planning and technical strategy.
Test the full suite of platform capabilities using a range of testing approaches from automation to exploratory.
Our team practices Scrum development.
You will collaborate with a close-knit team of other Software/Data Quality Engineers, Developers, DevOps, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters in a variety of remote locations - excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills are important for team success.
Constantly learn and expand your skills and knowledge on a cutting edge set of technologies.
What you need to succeed:
Proficiency with designing and executing test plans to comprehensively and efficiently assure conformance to business and technical specifications
Proficiency with creating and maintaining test data and environment required for the execution of test plans
Proficiency with documenting and communicating test results and metrics in a timely and effective manner
Proficiency at assessing and clearly communicating risk
Proficiency at continually improving consistency, predictability and efficiency of data quality related efforts
Proficiency with automation testing
Demonstrated drive to support continuous improvement in testing practices
Experience working through technical challenges and solving complex issues
Experience with programming languages (Python)
Experience with Github and experience with Github Actions
Experience with relational databases, Structured Query Language (SQL)
Experience with one or more major cloud providers (e.g. AWS)
Experience with data quality, system, user interface and integration testing
Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Slack, MS Teams
Exposure to Data Warehouse, Data Lake concepts and designs
Exposure to Data and Data Science Platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake)
Ability to rapidly learn and adapt
What you can expect from us:
Salary: $130,000 - $145,000 / year
Opportunity for annual cash bonus
Health / Dental / Vision benefits starting Day-One
5% matching 401k
Additional benefits including financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and more
Why IDEXX:
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease.
Our culture embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you’ll find it here.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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Skills Required
- Designing and executing comprehensive test plans
- Creating and maintaining test data and test environments
- Documenting and communicating test results and metrics
- Assessing and clearly communicating risk
- Continuous improvement of data quality testing practices
- Automation testing experience
- Experience solving complex technical issues
- Programming experience in Python
- Experience with GitHub
- Experience with GitHub Actions
- Experience with relational databases and SQL
- Experience with one or more major cloud providers (e.g., AWS)
- Experience with data quality, system, user interface and integration testing
- Experience with collaboration tools like JIRA, Confluence, Slack, Microsoft Teams
- Exposure to Data Warehouse and Data Lake concepts and designs
- Exposure to Data and Data Science Platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake)
- Ability to rapidly learn and adapt
IDEXX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IDEXX and has not been reviewed or approved by IDEXX.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive with day-one eligibility and added programs for mental health and musculoskeletal care. Feedback suggests insurance quality is strong, with multiple plan options and supportive wellness services.
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Retirement Support — Retirement savings support is highlighted through a clear 401(k) match that begins after an initial waiting period. Feedback suggests this materially strengthens total compensation beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs are depicted as generous, including PTO, paid holidays, and volunteer days. Parental leave and adoption assistance add to the breadth of paid leave options.
IDEXX Insights
What We Do
10,000 people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock. We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job. There’s an energy across IDEXX that is contagious – where caring and committed people come together to make things better. IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a member of the S&P 500, is a leader in pet healthcare innovation, serving practicing veterinarians around the world with a broad range of diagnostic and information technology-based products and services. Headquartered in southern Maine, we conduct operations through more than 70 locations around the world and serve customers in over 175 countries. Our primary business focuses on pet health, a growing market around the world. Our products —in-clinic diagnostic tests and instrumentation, reference laboratory and telemedicine consultation services, and practice management software—enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency and to build more economically successful practices. We also develop and manufacture diagnostic tests and information for the global production animal industry, including poultry and livestock, as well as tests for the quality and safety of water and milk. Please visit our website, IDEXX.com/careers, for further information and to view all of our job opportunities.
