DevOps Engineer

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. 

The Infra / DevOps Engineer is a new role supporting the ongoing modernisation and development of the company’s application infrastructure. The role will work across Linux, PostgreSQL, Java application platforms and CI/CD, helping to deliver platform upgrades, security improvements, disaster recovery capability and reliable deployment processes.

Working closely with the Development and wider Infrastructure teams, the engineer will also provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical engineering support across a varied programme of business and technology projects over the coming years.

More about the role:

• Take an active role in major-version upgrades and ongoing maintenance of PostgreSQL database platforms, including compatibility testing and query/performance validation.
• Patch, upgrade and maintain Debian/Linux operating systems across the application estate, including security hardening and implementation of infrastructure security improvements.
• Build and test disaster recovery solutions for key business systems, including failover procedures and periodic DR testing.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, working with the Infrastructure and Development teams to support reliable and repeatable deployment of applications and infrastructure.
• Administer, maintain and tune Apache Tomcat application servers supporting the department’s bespoke Java application stack.
• Provide hands-on Linux systems administration, including monitoring, capacity planning, backups and incident response.
• Troubleshoot production issues spanning operating system, database and application layers, working closely with the Development team and wider DevOps function.
• Provide ongoing support for infrastructure engineering, maintenance and troubleshooting to support the department’s application estate and project pipeline.
• Contribute infrastructure expertise to new project environments, deployments and technology initiatives as they arise.
• Maintain appropriate technical documentation and operational records for systems, infrastructure changes and support activities.
• Contribute to the continual improvement of infrastructure, deployment and operational processes, helping to improve reliability, security and control.
• Support the department's compliance with ISO 27001 (Information Security), ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) requirements relevant to infrastructure and DevOps activities.

About you

• Proven hands-on experience as a Linux Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer, or similar role, ideally with Debian/Ubuntu environments.
• Practical experience administering PostgreSQL, including major-version upgrades.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, for example with Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or equivalent.
• Experience administering Apache Tomcat or similar Java application servers.
• Experience building and testing disaster recovery solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills spanning operating system, database, and application layers.
• Familiarity with security hardening, access controls, system auditing and logging.
• Scripting ability, for example Bash or Python, for automating routine administration tasks would be an advantage.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently while coordinating with Development and wider Infrastructure teams.
• Awareness of, or practical experience working within, ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management system frameworks (or equivalent) is desirable.

GDP, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Responsibilities

• Complying with applicable company policies, procedures, work instructions and legal/regulatory requirements relevant to their role.
• Following the requirements of the company's Quality Management System (ISO 9001), Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
• Completing all required training and maintaining the competence necessary to perform their role effectively.
• Maintaining accurate, complete and timely records and ensuring that required information is appropriately documented.
• Reporting deviations, incidents, non-conformances, environmental incidents and other concerns promptly to their manager or the appropriate responsible person.
• Supporting the effective operation and continual improvement of company processes.
• Taking appropriate action to prevent errors, product quality issues, environmental impacts and risks within their area of responsibility.
• Cooperating with internal and external audits and providing accurate information and evidence when requested.
• Understanding how their activities contribute to product quality, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, environmental performance and the achievement of company objectives.

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.