Application Developer Sr I

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. in Atlanta seeks a software developer to design, code, test, and document programs that meet business needs.

Work on applications built around SQL databases and various programming languages, collaborating with analysts and project teams. The role involves maintaining and expanding existing systems, ensuring reliable operation, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL.
• Experience with ABAP, Java, Visual Basic, and other OO/Procedural languages.
• Understanding of software development processes and methodologies.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills; fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Designs, codes, tests, debugs and documents programs based on configurations developed by analysts and project teams.
• Develops program designs to ensure reliable, efficient operation and understands the business function supported by the application.
• Codes programs using various programming languages as appropriate.
• Tests and debugs programs to ensure smooth operation.
• Documents design, coding and other details for others in application development.

Skills

SQL

ABAP

Java

Visual Basic

Object oriented design

Software development methodologies

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Desktop tools

Job description

Builds computer applications to meet business informational needs and requirements. Designs, codes, tests, debugs and documents programs based on technical configurations developed by analysts and project teams. Supports and troubleshoots existing applications. Evaluates and analyzes business requirements for new systems and system changes.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs, codes, tests, debugs and documents programs based on technical configurations developed by analysts and project teams. Estimates and tracks time required to complete work, for project budgeting and financial tracking.
• Develops program designs to meet technical configurations, ensuring that resulting systems will operate efficiently and reliably. Understands business function supported by the application to encompass within design framework. Ensures design integrates with other related systems.
• Codes programs using various programming languages as appropriate.
• Tests and debugs programs to finalize and ensure smooth operation.
• Documents program design, coding and other details to guide others in application development, use and maintenance.
• Supports, updates and maintains existing systems in response to business needs, system problems or other factors. Coordinates with project teams to design, code, test and document system changes.
• Coordinates with project team members to define application requirements. Identifies business needs, assesses available technologies and develops and presents solutions.
• Provides high level of customer service, partners with end users in the resolution of problems or in deployment of new applications.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Familiarity with relational databases and Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Ability to leverage technology background and understanding of latest technologies to apply to development work.
• Understanding of procedural and object oriented design.
• Experience with Advanced Business Applications Programming (ABAP), Java, Visual Basic and/or other object oriented and procedural programming languages as appropriate to specialty.
• Familiarity with applications development process.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies as required by associated development team.
• General business knowledge required.
• Excellent problem solving skills required.
• Excellent customer service and business relationship-building skills required.
• Microsoft Desktop tools
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Fluency in the English language.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including ability to translate technical subject matter to non-technical audiences (both as a speaker and listener).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Extensive sitting, phone and computer use.
• Some travel may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• General office environment.
• Normal office noise level, with occasional moderate noise.

LEVELING GUIDE

• Takes features from requirement to solution.
• Emphasis on designing solutions. Higher-level analytical skills in taking business requirements and creating design solutions.
• Analyzes different design approaches and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Begins mentoring other developers.
• Familiarity with higher-level development concepts, such as threading and transactional controls.
• Demonstrated experience with design patterns.
• Possesses functional knowledge of businesses supported.
• Experience implementing several industry standard development frameworks.
• Demonstrated high-level knowledge of a single technical area. Knowledge in other areas at a lesser level.
• Works with developers on other software teams to implement cross-product software solutions.
• Typically 5+ years' related experience.
  

Why IDEXX

We'reproud of the work wedo, becauseour work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, 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.

Within IDEXX Veterinary Software, we are transforming how veterinary teams manage workflows, connect with clients, anddelivercare. Our solutions help practicesoperatemore efficiently while strengthening engagement with pet owners and improving patient outcomes.

We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of more than 10,000 team members. Our culture embraces challenges, encourages learning and discovery, and supports employees with competitive compensation, benefits, and meaningful work that drives improvement.

If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list,you'llfind it here.

Let'spursue 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.