Lead DevOps Engineer
Amber Labs
- Manchester, England, United Kingdom
- Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Contract Type:
12-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) – with potential to extend
Clearance Requirement:
Must be BPSS eligible
Amber Labs is seeking an experienced
Lead DevOps Engineer with strong Azure cloud expertise
to join our growing team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract, with the potential for extension. This role follows a
hybrid working model , requiring
one day per week onsite in Manchester , with the remaining time working remotely.
In this role, you will lead the design, automation, and operation of
secure, scalable Azure-based infrastructure
supporting mission‑critical systems for our government and public‑sector clients. You will also take ownership of
leading, mentoring, and developing a DevOps team , working closely with delivery and stakeholder teams.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain
scalable, resilient, and secure cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure
Lead infrastructure automation using
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and/or Bicep)
Deploy and manage containerised workloads using
Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)
Design and maintain robust
CI/CD pipelines
to enable rapid and reliable delivery
Lead and manage a DevOps team , providing technical direction, mentoring, and support
Collaborate closely with development, security, and operations teams to ensure high availability, performance, and compliance
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise live production environments
Ensure platforms meet
security, governance, and compliance requirements , particularly for UK government environments
Drive continuous improvement across DevOps processes, tooling, and cloud architecture
Champion DevOps, SRE, and cloud best practices across delivery teams
Support knowledge sharing and capability building across the wider engineering community
Must be BPSS eligible
Proven experience as a
Lead DevOps Engineer , including
direct responsibility for leading and mentoring a DevOps team
Demonstrable experience delivering DevOps solutions on
UK government or public sector projects
Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure
Expertise in
Terraform
(and/or Bicep) for Infrastructure as Code
Solid experience with
Kubernetes , ideally
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Strong containerisation experience using
Docker
Proven experience building and maintaining
CI/CD pipelines
(e.g.
Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins )
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g.
Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK )
Strong understanding of
cloud security, DevSecOps practices, and compliance controls
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Ability and willingness to attend the Manchester office one day per week
Why Join Amber Labs?
Be part of a fast‑growing consultancy where
innovation and personal development
are key priorities
Private Medical Insurance
(Aviva)
25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
Access to
Perkbox
– global employee rewards and wellbeing platform
Generous employee referral scheme
Collaborative, inclusive work environment that encourages experimentation and bold ideas
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Mac or PC
Diversity & Inclusion at Amber Labs At Amber Labs, we believe diversity drives innovation and creativity. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcomed and valued.
We:
Embrace a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
Actively promote equality and inclusion across all levels
Create a respectful workplace free from discrimination, bullying, and harassment
We are unable to consider candidates who
require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type .
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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- English
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