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Systems Software Developer

IDEXX
Westbrook, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026
IDEXX is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Systems Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain mission critical software that powers our organization. This pivotal role involves leading technical initiatives, architecting scalable solutions, developing at speed, and providing expert guidance to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of all department software and associated operating systems. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader with a strong problem-solving aptitude and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

This role will involve working with different languages, on Linux and Windows, and covering the entire stack from web development to backend to embedded systems. You will be working on a team that prioritizes business value above all else by delivering on mission critical, just-in-time projects that enable our partners to succeed. This role is perfect for those who thrive on high-pressure, high-visibility, cannot-fail teams.

In This Role You Will

  • Be a senior member of a highly effective team focused on meeting business needs.
  • Design, build, test, deploy and iterate on mission critical software.
  • Participate in strategic business and technical planning to bring innovations and ideas to life.
  • Work with an experienced team of professionals across many disciplines.
  • Collaborate with business partners to discover opportunities for impactful software projects.
  • Work with stakeholders to inform design choices and deliver exactly what is needed.

What do you need to succeed?

  • Seasoned experience working through technical challenges and solving complex issues.
  • Support continuous improvements to development practices and challenge the status quo.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
  • 6 years of development experience creating, and maintaining, new and legacy solutions.
  • Self-directed and highly motivated – able to deliver without the guard rails of scrum.
  • Experience designing, building, and maintaining web APIs.
  • Experience with document databases such as MongoDB.
  • Experience working with modern technologies and cloud platforms – especially AWS.
  • Experience with C/C , Go, JavaScript (No build – experience with Alpine.js is a plus), HTML, CSS, and Python.

Perks

  • Have the support to learn new skills; access to a network of professionals; and exchange knowledge with peers through mentorship and coaching opportunities.
  • Enroll in higher-learning and specialized training programs.

Why IDEXX?

We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

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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