Amber Labs

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 opportunity to share in the success of Amber Labs.

Persistent analysis to identify opportunities to develop artefacts, accelerators and automation that allow rapid deployment of highly-technical solutions to the cloud or on-premise for our clients.

Consistent investment into our ADM (Amber Labs Delivery Methodology -underpinned by Agile Methodology) to ensure we maximise velocity, quality and value.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Amber Labs

Job Title

Software Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Software Engineer Role Summary: 12‑month fixed‑term contract engineer responsible for designing, developing, and deploying Java‑based backend services on Microsoft Azure. Works with Docker, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and asynchronous message patterns to build scalable, event‑driven systems. Expectations: • Requires BPSS clearance eligibility. • Must attend an office one day per week (Leeds or Manchester). Key Responsibilities - Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot. - Use Git for version control and collaborate on development workflows. - Build and deploy containerised applications with Docker. - Implement and support asynchronous messaging (queues, pub/sub). - Contribute to CI/CD best practices for build, test, and deployment automation. - Deploy solutions within Microsoft Azure environments. - Collaborate closely with cross‑functional engineering teams. Required Skills - Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot. - Proficient in Git version control. - Hands‑on Docker containerization. - Understanding of asynchronous messaging patterns (queues, pub/sub). - Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tooling. - Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services. Desirable Skills - Exposure to Kubernetes (K8s). - Experience with SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol). Required Education & Certifications - BPSS clearance required. - No specific educational qualification stated, though a degree in Computer Science or related field is common in the role.

Manchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

24-11-2025

Company Name

Amber Labs

Job Title

PHP Developer

Job Description

Job Title: PHP Developer Role Summary: Develop, enhance, and maintain secure, scalable PHP applications within a remote, agile delivery team serving UK Government projects. Expectations: 3–5 years PHP development experience, BPSS eligible, ability to work independently, strong collaboration with DevOps, architecture, and product teams, adherence to UK security standards. Key Responsibilities: • Build and sustain high‑quality PHP codebases. • Design and implement new features with cross‑functional teams. • Apply DevOps practices to improve CI/CD pipelines and automation. • Ensure compliance with secure UK Government environments and industry security standards. • Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Skills: • PHP programming (Symfony/Laminas/Zend Framework knowledge). • Doctrine ORM and object‑oriented design principles. • GitHub Actions and workflow automation. • Cloud services, preferably AWS. • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tooling. • Experience in regulated or government environments. Required Education & Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience). • BPSS clearance eligibility.

United kingdom

Remote

Junior

03-12-2025

Company Name

Amber Labs

Job Title

Senior DevOps Engineer - SC Cleared

Job Description

**Job Title** Senior DevOps Engineer – SC Cleared **Role Summary** Design, build, and manage scalable, secure AWS cloud infrastructure using IaC, CI/CD, and container orchestration. Drive automation, reliability, and performance for a government programme, providing technical leadership and mentoring within an Agile team. **Expectations** - Maintain active SC clearance for all engagements. - Deliver high‑quality cloud solutions on time and within security governance standards. - Influence architecture design and promote best practices across the team. **Key Responsibilities** - Architect and provision AWS resources (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, ECS/EKS) with Terraform or CloudFormation. - Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) for continuous delivery. - Automate deployments, configuration, and monitoring of Docker‑based workloads in Kubernetes clusters. - Collaborate with developers, security engineers, and system architects to integrate secure, resilient designs. - Provide technical mentorship, code reviews, and guidance to junior team members. - Participate in incident management and root‑cause analysis to improve system availability. **Required Skills** - Active Security Clearance (SC). - 5+ years of DevOps experience in a public‑sector or regulated environment. - Deep knowledge of AWS core services and VPC networking. - Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation). - Proficiency with CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). - Strong containerisation and orchestration skills (Docker, Kubernetes). - Scripting in Python or Bash. - Git-based version control. - Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving abilities. **Required Education & Certifications** - Active SC security clearance. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field (preferred). - Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) are a plus.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

10-12-2025

Company Name

Amber Labs

Job Title

DevOps Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title**: DevOps Engineer **Role Summary**: Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform. Automate operations with Python, configure NGINX reverse proxies (Lua scripting), develop and maintain AWS Lambda functions, and enforce secure communication via SSL inspection. Validate Terraform changes across development, staging, and production environments, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines. **Expectations**: - Deliver secure, reliable, and scalable cloud environments. - Automate infrastructure and deployment processes. - Ensure infrastructure as code best practices and security compliance. - Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues promptly. **Key Responsibilities**: 1. Design and maintain AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC, etc.) using Terraform. 2. Validate and test Terraform scripts in lower environments before promotion to production. 3. Configure NGINX reverse proxies and implement Lua scripts for advanced routing. 4. Develop Python automation scripts for task orchestration, system integration, and API support. 5. Create and manage AWS Lambda functions for serverless automation. 6. Implement SSL inspection and certificate management, troubleshooting TLS issues. 7. Integrate with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling. 8. Perform debugging, root‑cause analysis, and documentation of infrastructure changes. **Required Skills**: - Advanced proficiency with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC, etc.). - Strong infrastructure‑as‑code experience with Terraform. - Hands‑on experience configuring NGINX reverse proxies; Lua scripting knowledge preferred. - Solid Python programming for automation and API development. - Understanding of SSL/TLS protocols and practical SSL inspection implementation. - Skills in validating and promoting Terraform scripts across multiple environments. - Proficiency with DevOps tools, CI/CD, and general debugging techniques. **Required Education & Certifications**: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field **or** equivalent professional experience. - Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Terraform Associate) are advantageous but not mandatory.

United kingdom

Remote

14-01-2026