Skills

Communication Data Engineering CI/CD DevOps Docker Kubernetes Monitoring Azure DevOps Problem-solving Azure Agile CI/CD Pipelines Terraform Infrastructure as Code Microsoft Azure

Job Specifications

Azure DevOps Engineer

Location: Hybrid (1 day/week in Manchester)

Clearance: MUST hold active SC Clearance

Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

About Amber Labs

Amber Labs is a cutting-edge consultancy delivering data-driven, cloud-native, and digital transformation solutions for government and enterprise clients. We specialise in modern engineering practices and pride ourselves on our ability to deliver secure, scalable, high-impact technology outcomes.

We are looking for an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting the delivery of secure, scalable digital services within a Central Government environment. This role is well suited to someone who is comfortable working in regulated settings, has strong DevOps fundamentals, and holds active SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and secure deployments
Support cloud infrastructure and environments, with a focus on Microsoft Azure
Work closely with developers, architects, and delivery teams to embed DevOps best practices
Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC)
Monitor, maintain, and improve system performance, availability, and security
Troubleshoot and resolve deployment and environment issues
Ensure compliance with security, governance, and operational standards required for government projects

Essential Skills & Experience

Active SC clearance (must be current)
Proven experience working as a DevOps Engineer in complex delivery environments
Strong understanding of CI/CD tools and DevOps practices
Experience working on Central Government or highly regulated projects
Comfortable working in agile, multidisciplinary teams
Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Desirable Skills

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (preferred)
Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g. ARM, Bicep, Terraform)
Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with monitoring and logging tools

Location & Working Pattern

Hybrid working
1 day per week on-site in Manchester, remainder remote

What We Offer

12-month fixed-term contract with competitive salary.
Remote-first working with occasional travel to London.
Opportunity to work with experienced cloud, DevOps, and data engineering teams.
The chance to contribute to meaningful, high-impact digital transformation programmes.

If you’re an Azure-focused DevOps Engineer with active SC clearance and are looking for your next challenge in a meaningful delivery environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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 op... Know more