Technical Lead Data Services at IDEXX

This role is designed for a seasoned Software Engineer with at least 7 years of experience who is ready to step into a high-impact leadership position. The ideal candidate is a technical heavyweight in the data streaming space—specifically with **Kafka** and **AWS**—who enjoys mentoring a squad while remaining hands-on with architecture and data modeling. You don't need to be a data scientist, but you must be an expert at building resilient, real-time data pipelines using Go, TypeScript, or Java. The position offers a compelling mix of stable corporate benefits and a modern tech culture. Based in Auckland's global center of excellence, you’ll enjoy a dog-friendly, hybrid office (3 days in-office) equipped with a gym and rooftop space. The package is comprehensive, featuring a competitive salary, lucrative incentives, and fully subsidized health insurance, alongside a clear commitment to professional development through data conferences and AWS/Kafka upskilling. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have deep expertise in **Kafka** for event-driven architectures and real-time streaming. * Are proficient in **Go** or **TypeScript** and comfortable designing cloud-native backends on AWS. * Enjoy mentoring engineers and want to define a common master data model for a global ecosystem. * Possess a DevOps mindset with a focus on CI/CD, IaC, and automated testing.