IDEXX invests heavily in Veterinary Software to deliver the first vertical SaaS platform for Animal Health. We're scaling our impact and expertise to handle tomorrow's challenges, with Auckland as our global software center of excellence—where we craft a portfolio of cloud platforms and apps that keep vets and pets thriving.
We're on the hunt for a Technical Lead to mature and lead our new Data Services squad right here in Auckland. Your mission: Drive the vision for streaming data from our ecosystem of cloud veterinary products, building infrastructure, schemas, and frameworks that ensure credible info flows efficiently and securely. No data science wizardry required—this is about engineering rock-solid data pipelines from disparate sources, aligning with enterprise architecture, and collaborating with stakeholders to evolve our data ecosystem.
Predominantly powered by AWS, you'll design architectures for capturing, integrating, organising, and maintaining data, doubling down on Kafka for real-time, event-driven streaming that keeps our veterinary world in sync. Dive into Go and TypeScript for robust backends, cloud-native setups, and seamless integrations with AWS services. With a DevOps mindset, you'll automate CI/CD, IaC, and reliability in distributed systems—mastering event-driven practices to handle scale like a pro. If you're fired up about herding data cats in a fast-paced, domain-driven world with Kafka at the heart, let's chat!
Inspire, mentor, and grow a cross-functional squad to deliver end-to-end data value streams, embedding engineering excellence that aligns with our roadmap—especially in Kafka streaming and event-driven architectures.
Define, own, and run the ecosystem's common master data model for streaming data; you have the opportunity to help shape a common data model across the organisation.
Build engaged teams (starting with one squad), balancing tech quality, morale, and user outcomes alongside Product Managers and Architects.
Lead by example in data engineering or architecture, instilling best practices in Kafka pipelines, AWS integrations, and event sourcing to empower your team and scale IDEXX's data ecosystem.
Bachelor's in Computer Science/Info Systems or equivalent experience/qualifications.
7+ years as a Software Engineer, with proven technical leadership.
Expertise in evolving cultures toward agility, automated testing, and DevSecOps.
Strong in systems/software design, modern web/cloud tech (e.g., React, Go, TypeScript, Java), and deep hands-on with Kafka for event-driven streaming, plus AWS services for scalable infra.
Agile mastery (Scrum, Kanban, etc.), plus a passion for building resilient data schemas and real-time pipelines.
Structured onboarding, induction, ongoing training, and transparent performance-driven professional development
Rewarding salary packages, including lucrative incentive schemes for all
Continuous L&D (both internal and external)
Great tech kit for both work and personal use
Hybrid working with a great office space to collaborate - including a gym and rooftop breakout space!
Coffee + snacks + Food Truck Friyay!)
Dog-friendly office
Fully subsidised Southern Cross Health insurance
Part subsidised parking via Parkable
Why Join Us in Auckland? Competitive pay, hybrid flexibility (3 in office, 2 from home), professional growth (think data conferences and upskilling in AWS/Kafka), and perks like pet-friendly vibes. We're light-hearted but laser-focused on excellence—help us build AWS-powered, event-driven data systems that heal the animal world, one stream at a time.
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. We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. 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.
Here in Auckland, we develop a portfolio of cloud platforms and applications. We’re building a vertical SaaS platform for animal health that requires significant technical expertise to deliver. Solutions for practice management (PIMS), diagnostics, payments, client engagement, analytics & insight plus many more. We’re on a mission to build the best health technology business, and we need you to help us do it! You can learn more about IDEXX Veterinary Software here: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/veterinary-software
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.
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
- Bachelor's in Computer Science/Info Systems or equivalent experience
- 7+ years as a Software Engineer
- Expertise in AWS services and Kafka for event-driven streaming
- Strong in systems/software design and modern web/cloud technologies
- Agile mastery (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
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.
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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.
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