Azure DevOps Engineer – DV Cleared

Location: London – Hybrid 50/50

Work Pattern: Full-time/Permanent

Security Clearance: DV

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.

The Role:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies, possess expertise in a variety of programming languages, and have hands-on experience with configuration management tools and cloud automation. The DevOps Engineer will play a crucial role in optimising our development and deployment processes, ensuring the reliability and scalability of our systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Demonstrate proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Design and implement cloud-based solutions for application deployment, scaling, and management.

Utilize C#, PowerShell, and JavaScript to develop and enhance automation scripts and tools.

Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle.

Work with source control technologies, including Azure DevOps, BitBucket, and GitLab.

Establish and maintain effective branching and merging strategies.

Implement and manage configuration management tools and cloud automation to streamline deployment processes.

Leverage Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) and Desired State Configuration (DSC) for system configuration.

Enforce coding standards and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality.

Drive best practices for the full software development life cycle, including build processes, testing, and operations.

Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, actively contributing to the evolution of our DevOps practices.

Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporating new tools and methodologies as appropriate.

Requirements:

Proven experience in DevOps or related role.

Strong programming skills in C#, PowerShell, and JavaScript.

Familiarity with source control systems such as Azure DevOps, BitBucket, and GitLab.

Expertise in configuration management tools, cloud automation, Terraform, and Desired State Configuration.

Knowledge of software engineering best practices and the full software development life cycle.

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and programming languages.

Benefits:

Join a rapidly expanding startup 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.

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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.

This role at Amber Labs is a permanent position, and 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?

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.