AWS DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared)
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£52,300
(£26.82 per hour)
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Description
Senior DevOps Engineer - AWS (SC Cleared)
Location: Remote
Work Pattern: Full time permanent or contract
Security Clearance: Must hold active SC Clearance
The Company
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. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff.
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the automation, deployment, scaling, and management of cloud-based applications and infrastructure on AWS. You will work closely with development, QA, and IT teams to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems. Key focus areas include AWS cloud services, Kubernetes orchestration, Helm for managing Kubernetes applications, Docker, GitLab CI/CD, and API Gateways.
Roles And Responsibilities
Location: Remote
Work Pattern: Full time permanent or contract
Security Clearance: Must hold active SC Clearance
The Company
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. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff.
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the automation, deployment, scaling, and management of cloud-based applications and infrastructure on AWS. You will work closely with development, QA, and IT teams to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems. Key focus areas include AWS cloud services, Kubernetes orchestration, Helm for managing Kubernetes applications, Docker, GitLab CI/CD, and API Gateways.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure infrastructure on AWS. Utilise services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudFormation to automate deployment and scaling of cloud-based applications.
- Manage Kubernetes clusters across multiple environments. Automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerised applications using Kubernetes, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
- Use Helm to package and deploy Kubernetes applications. Create and manage Helm charts for deploying microservices, ensuring version control, rollback capabilities, and configuration management.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, etc.). AWS certifications are a plus.
- Proficient in managing Kubernetes clusters and deploying containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with multi-cluster environments and Kubernetes troubleshooting.
- Strong knowledge of Helm for packaging and deploying Kubernetes applications. Ability to manage complex Helm charts for microservices architecture.
Docker Experience
- Hands-on experience with Docker for building, managing, and deploying containers. Knowledge of Docker Compose and container orchestration within Kubernetes environments.
- Experience with building and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab. Strong understanding of continuous integration and delivery processes, including automated testing, code linting, and security checks.
- Hands-on experience configuring and managing API Gateways, particularly AWS API Gateway. Familiarity with API security, throttling, and monitoring.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Experience automating infrastructure tasks using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
- 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.
Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes:
What Happens Next?
Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two-stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.
- 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.
What Happens Next?
Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two-stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.