Remote DevOps Engineer

Salary: £64,000 - 104,000 per year

Requirements

• We require proficiency in AWS, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Concourse, Terraform, and Linux.
• We require current SC clearance.
• We require demonstrable experience in the public sector and an understanding of the challenges of government projects.
• We require a strong track record of long-term engagements, with no short stints of 3 months or less.
• We require excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• We require strong communication skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders and team members.
• We consider experience with multi-cloud environments and additional cloud or DevOps certifications desirable.
• We consider familiarity with monitoring tools and strategies desirable.

Responsibilities

• We design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure solutions using AWS and Kubernetes.
• We implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and Concourse to support seamless application delivery.
• We develop and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform to automate deployments and configurations.
• We optimize and manage Linux-based systems to ensure high performance and availability.
• We collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver project goals efficiently and effectively.
• We maintain compliance with security protocols and standards required for public sector environments.

Technologies

• AWS
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Support
• Jenkins
• Kubernetes
• LESS
• Linux
• Security
• Terraform

More

We are Amber Labs, a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy focused on empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and enabling rapid learning to deliver exceptional value to our clients. We work collaboratively across all roles to minimise risk and shorten delivery times, supported by a team of highly skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff. This is a remote contract/FTC role for a Senior DevOps Engineer (SFIA 3) with SC clearance required and a strong focus on public sector initiatives. We offer a flexible, highly collaborative environment with private medical insurance through Aviva, a pension plan through Nest, 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays, access to Perkbox, a generous employee referral program, career advancement opportunities, and your choice of PC or Mac. We are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and all employees must meet BPSS requirements. We are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold any type of visa.

last updated 27 week of 2026