DevOps Engineer (with paid on-call Rota)

Amber Labs Limited; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amber Labs is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to support a secure, cloud-based infrastructure for critical public sector services. The role requires hands-on engineering support, participation in a paid on-call rota, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance. Candidates should have experience with AWS, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD processes.

Benefits

Private medical insurance through Aviva

Company pension plan through Nest

25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays

Access to Perkbox for discounts and wellness resources

Generous employee referral program

Qualifications

• Experience with AWS services like EC2, S3, and IAM.
• Proficient in Terraform or CloudFormation for Infrastructure as Code.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 3 engineering support for a large-scale cloud platform.
• Build and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and enhance system performance.

Skills

AWS infrastructure and services

Infrastructure as Code

Configuration management

Reverse proxy/load balancer experience

CI/CD tools

Agile methodologies

Container orchestration

Monitoring and observability

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Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance (used within the last 12 months)

Working Pattern: Full-time, with participation in a paid 24/7/365 on-call Rota (1 week on, 1 week off)

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing team responsible for supporting a secure, cloud-based infrastructure underpinning critical public sector services. This role involves hands-on engineering support and contributing to service reliability, automation, and platform scalability. You will be part of a Level 3 support function and will participate in a paid on-call Rota to provide out-of-hours support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Level 3 engineering support for a large-scale cloud platform used in a regulated public sector environment
• Participate in a paid out-of-hours on-call support rota (evenings, weekends, and bank holidays)
• Build and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
• Support and improve CI/CD processes to enable fast, safe deployments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, implement changes, and enhance system performance
• Ensure the infrastructure meets non-functional requirements such as high availability, cost efficiency, and scalability
• Maintain operational documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills and Experience:

• AWS infrastructure and services (EC2, S3, IAM, etc.)
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform or CloudFormation
• Configuration management: Ansible
• Reverse proxy/load balancer experience: Nginx
• CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar
• Experience working in Agile teams using tools like Git, Jira, and Confluence
• Eligible for SC and NPPV3 clearance
• Container orchestration with Kubernetes
• HashiCorp tools: Vault, Consul, Packer
• Monitoring and observability with Grafana, Prometheus, or similar
• Familiarity with cloud networking, VPCs, NAT Gateways, security groups, etc.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and self-driven with a passion for technology
• Strong problem-solving mindset
• Collaborative team player with clear communication skills
• Willingness to share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement
• Join a rapidly expanding start-up where personal growth is a part of our DNA.
• 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.
• Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation.
• Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac.

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:

• Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.
• Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all.
• 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.

At Amber Labs, 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.

What Happens Next?

If this role has peaked your interest, please Apply and out Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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