DevOps Lead

Role Overview Convatec is modernising its data and digital platforms and we need a hands on DevOps lead to own ci/cd end to end for Digital and Technology. This role will be a single point of accountability for how code and data pipelines move from commit to production, building the pipelines, the standards, and the guardrails that let engineering teams ship quickly, safely, and repeatedly. This is a lead role but a hands on one: you set the direction and you build it. About Role Own the CI/CD estate for Digital & Technology – design, build, and continuously improve pipelines across applications and data platforms. Establishing and enforce branching, release and deployment standards (trunk-based/GitFlow, environment promotion, release gates, rollback). Build and maintain GitHub action workflows as the primary automation backbone; standardised reusable workflows and composite actions across teams Migrate and rationalise existing Azure DevOps pipelines and repos; run a consistent toolchain during the transition. Embed code quality and security gates (SonarQube, SAST/DAST, dependency and secret screening) as non-negotiable stages in every pipeline. Implement infrastructure as Code for repeatable, auditable environment (Terraform and/or Bicep). Partner with the Data & AI teams to build CI/CD and data pipelines (Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Dbt, Power BI deployments) - not just application code Stand up observability for the delivery process - build health, deployment frequency, lead time, change failure rate, MTTR (DORA metrics). Act as DevOps authority and coach across engineering teams - set best practise, review approaches and raise the maturity of the whole group. About You Proven experience (typically 3+ years) in a CI/CD DevOps role or equivalent Demonstrated experience working across multiple teams instilling CI/CD best practices. Deep expertise with GitHub and GitHub Actions Strong hands-on Azure DevOps experience Experience implementing CI/CD best practices across multiple engineering teams Knowledge of code quality and security tooling (SonarQube, SAST/DAST, dependency scanning, secrets management) Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform and/or Bicep Solid understanding of Microsoft Fabric and modern data platform delivery Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills At Convatec, we’re pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you’re ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life. #LI-SA1 #LI-Hybrid Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent Convatec A formal recruitment process is required for all our opportunities prior to any offer of employment. This will include an interview confirmed by an official Convatec email address. If you receive a suspicious approach over social media, text message, email or phone call about recruitment at Convatec, do not disclose any personal information or pay any fees whatsoever. If you’re unsure, please contact us at [email protected] . Equal opportunities Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. 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Go to the Career Worklet on your Workday home page and View "Convatec Internal Career Site - Find Jobs". Thank you! About Convatec Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With over 10,000 colleagues, we provide products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention, treatment for hard to heal wounds, at-risk skin and ulcerated tissue to supporting debilitating conditions, improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2025 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit: http://www.convatecgroup.com.