Amber Labs

About the Company

Amber Labs is a partnership of highly-skilled consultants and technologists.

We specialise in the evolution of Data Engineering, Cloud and Analytics.

We focus on delivering value from our client's data using innovative approaches that reduce risk and delivery time, and that we are constantly improving through R&D.

Amber Labs was founded on three key principles:

An employee first internal culture, through diverse investment and exciting opportunities for our team, and a partnership structure ensuring everyone has an opportunity to share in the success of Amber Labs.

Persistent analysis to identify opportunities to develop artefacts, accelerators and automation that allow rapid deployment of highly-technical solutions to the cloud or on-premise for our clients.

Consistent investment into our ADM (Amber Labs Delivery Methodology -underpinned by Agile Methodology) to ensure we maximise velocity, quality and value.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Amber Labs

Job Title

DevOps Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title**: DevOps Engineer **Role Summary**: Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform. Automate operations with Python, configure NGINX reverse proxies (Lua scripting), develop and maintain AWS Lambda functions, and enforce secure communication via SSL inspection. Validate Terraform changes across development, staging, and production environments, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines. **Expectations**: - Deliver secure, reliable, and scalable cloud environments. - Automate infrastructure and deployment processes. - Ensure infrastructure as code best practices and security compliance. - Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues promptly. **Key Responsibilities**: 1. Design and maintain AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC, etc.) using Terraform. 2. Validate and test Terraform scripts in lower environments before promotion to production. 3. Configure NGINX reverse proxies and implement Lua scripts for advanced routing. 4. Develop Python automation scripts for task orchestration, system integration, and API support. 5. Create and manage AWS Lambda functions for serverless automation. 6. Implement SSL inspection and certificate management, troubleshooting TLS issues. 7. Integrate with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling. 8. Perform debugging, root‑cause analysis, and documentation of infrastructure changes. **Required Skills**: - Advanced proficiency with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC, etc.). - Strong infrastructure‑as‑code experience with Terraform. - Hands‑on experience configuring NGINX reverse proxies; Lua scripting knowledge preferred. - Solid Python programming for automation and API development. - Understanding of SSL/TLS protocols and practical SSL inspection implementation. - Skills in validating and promoting Terraform scripts across multiple environments. - Proficiency with DevOps tools, CI/CD, and general debugging techniques. **Required Education & Certifications**: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field **or** equivalent professional experience. - Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Terraform Associate) are advantageous but not mandatory.

United kingdom

Remote

14-01-2026

Company Name

Amber Labs

Job Title

AWS Technical Architect

Job Description

Job Title: AWS Technical Architect Role Summary: Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable AWS infrastructures for a high-assurance UK government program. Drive architectural decisions, enforce governance, and mentor engineering teams to deliver cloud-native solutions efficiently. Expactations: - Deliver enterprise‑grade AWS architectures aligned with business and technical requirements. - Spearhead multi‑account setups using AWS Control Tower and Landing Zone Accelerator. - Build and maintain Terraform‑based infrastructure and Kubernetes (Amazon EKS) platforms. - Define and uphold cloud security, identity, encryption, and compliance controls. - Mentor developers, provide technical leadership, and shape disaster recovery strategies. - Evaluate and recommend new AWS services and platform improvements. Key Responsibilities: 1. Design scalable, resilient AWS solutions (VPC, EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3). 2. Implement and configure AWS Control Tower and Landing Zone Accelerator. 3. Provision infrastructure with Terraform in production environments. 4. Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters on Amazon EKS. 5. Establish cloud governance, security standards, and compliance controls. 6. Collaborate with delivery teams to optimize cloud‑native application design. 7. Mentor engineers and provide architectural guidance. 8. Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans for critical systems. 9. Assess new AWS services and propose platform enhancements. Required Skills: - Proven experience as an AWS Technical Architect with deep knowledge of EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, CloudWatch. - Hands‑on implementation of AWS Control Tower and Landing Zone Accelerator. - Expert Terraform expertise in production environments. - Strong Kubernetes experience, preferably with Amazon EKS. - Comprehensive understanding of cloud security, identity, encryption, and compliance. - Ability to design large‑scale, cloud‑native/microservices systems. - Active SC clearance. Required Education & Certifications: - AWS Solutions Architect – Professional (mandatory). - AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional (desirable). - CKA or CKAD (desired). - HashiCorp Terraform certification (desired). ---

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

28-01-2026

Company Name

Amber Labs

Job Title

Azure DevOps Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Azure DevOps Engineer **Role Summary:** A 12‑month fixed‑term position delivering secure, scalable digital services for a central government client. The role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining Azure‑based CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure while ensuring compliance with government security and governance standards. **Expectations:** - Hold an active Security Clearance (SC). - Operate effectively within regulated, agile, multidisciplinary teams. - Apply strong DevOps fundamentals to support continuous delivery and infrastructure reliability. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Azure deployments. - Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using ARM, Bicep, or Terraform. - Support and monitor Azure cloud environments, ensuring performance, availability, and security. - Collaborate with developers, architects, and delivery teams to embed DevOps best practices. - Troubleshoot deployment and environment issues and provide timely resolutions. - Enforce compliance with security, governance, and operational standards for government projects. **Required Skills:** - Active SC clearance (current). - Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer in complex, regulated delivery environments. - Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools and DevOps methodologies. - Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure services. - Proficiency in IaC (ARM, Bicep, Terraform). - Ability to work in agile, multidisciplinary teams. - Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). - Preferred: Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator Associate).

Manchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

03-02-2026

Company Name

Amber Labs

Job Title

Automation Test Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title** Automation Test Engineer **Role Summary** 12-month fixed term contract to design, implement, and execute automated tests for a public sector client. Collaborate in a multidisciplinary agile team to ensure quality through automation across APIs, UI, and integration layers. **Expectations** - Proven automation testing experience using modern frameworks and tools. - Hands-on execution of automated tests in API, UI, and integration contexts. - Apply shift-left testing principles and CI/CD pipeline integration. - Collaborate in agile teams and adhere to version control, code reviews, and engineering standards. - Demonstrate non-functional testing awareness (performance, security, accessibility). **Key Responsibilities** - Develop and maintain automated test scripts to validate application functionality and performance. - Contribute to test strategy, tool selection, and shared engineering standards for quality assurance. - Execute testing in CI/CD pipelines to embed quality early in the development lifecycle. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality risks and issues. **Required Skills** - Automation testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Postman, JMeter). - API/UI testing methodologies and tools. - CI/CD pipeline configuration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions). - Version control systems (Git, GitHub). - Agile collaboration and effective communication. **Required Education & Certifications** - Not specified.

Manchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

05-02-2026