Lead AWS DevOps Engineer

3 weeks ago

United Kingdom Amber Labs Full time

Lead DevOps Engineer

Location:  Remote - must be UK based
Full Time/Permanent
At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. As a Lead DevOps Engineer you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the stability, availability, and quality of our software applications and services. You will lead multiple cross-functional agile delivery teams, guiding and supporting DevOps Engineers to implement industry best practices and deliver products that meet our citizen services' needs efficiently.

Collaborate with DevOps Engineers and key technical decision-makers to define and execute strategic delivery visions.
Act as a departmental representative, promoting Engineering and DevOps practices, standards, and processes.
Foster relationships with stakeholders, ensuring security, stability, and capacity are integrated into citizen services' development and deployment.
Collaborate with seniors to address technical challenges, resource allocation, and skills gaps within technical teams.
Identify and mitigate risks, devising effective plans to address them.
Design and implement strategies for building a reusable DevOps toolchain.
Consult with senior stakeholders, providing thorough analysis and recommendations influencing decision-making processes.
Offer advice on problems arising from specific work programmes or changes in Departmental policy, making balanced recommendations.

Experience with Linux Operating Systems, specifically RHEL.
Expertise in Configuration Management tools like Ansible.
Hands-on experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment using GitLab CI.
Experience with cloud applications, specifically AWS.
Skilful use and operation of tools including Bash, Python, Terraform, Ansible, NGINX, GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.
Understanding of user testing methodologies.

Proficiency in setting release policies and managing resources for effective systems integration.
Proven track record in anticipating and leveraging new digital technologies to enhance capability.
Excellent customer service skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective services.
Proactive management of risks and identification of solutions.
Commitment to compliance with legal, regulatory, and security requirements.
Commitment to continuous self-learning and development, fostering a culture of learning within the team.

Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes.
~ Receive private medical insurance through Aviva.
~ Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest.
~25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
~ Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources.
~ Participate in a generous employee referral program.
~ A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement.
~ Diversity & Inclusion:

Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes:

Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace.
By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities.


This role at Amber Labs is a permanent position, and all employees are required to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.

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