Lead DevOps Engineer
Location: Remote – must be UK based
Work Pattern: Full Time/Permanent
Security Clearance: SC Clearable
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:
As a Lead DevOps Engineer you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the stability, availability, and quality of our software applications and services. You will lead multiple cross-functional agile delivery teams, guiding and supporting DevOps Engineers to implement industry best practices and deliver products that meet our citizen services’ needs efficiently.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership to a diverse team of employees, offering expert advice and resolving complex problems.
- Collaborate with DevOps Engineers and key technical decision-makers to define and execute strategic delivery visions.
- Drive technical evolution within the organisation, evaluating and adopting emerging technologies while prioritising user needs.
- Act as a departmental representative, promoting Engineering and DevOps practices, standards, and processes.
- Develop and support the Engineering capability by nurturing talent, shaping career paths, and recruiting new talent.
- Foster relationships with stakeholders, ensuring security, stability, and capacity are integrated into citizen services’ development and deployment.
- Make high-level decisions impacting various work areas within the organisation.
- Collaborate with seniors to address technical challenges, resource allocation, and skills gaps within technical teams.
- Identify and mitigate risks, devising effective plans to address them.
- Design and implement strategies for building a reusable DevOps toolchain.
- Consult with senior stakeholders, providing thorough analysis and recommendations influencing decision-making processes.
- Offer advice on problems arising from specific work programmes or changes in Departmental policy, making balanced recommendations.
Technical Requirements:
- Proficiency in converting technical requirements into solutions.
- Experience with Linux Operating Systems, specifically RHEL.
- Strong scripting skills, particularly in Terraform.
- Expertise in Configuration Management tools like Ansible.
- Familiarity with Version control systems, especially Git.
- Hands-on experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment using GitLab CI.
- Ability to modify, maintain, and evolve legacy systems and code.
- Proficiency in standardising systems and code.
- Experience with cloud applications, specifically AWS.
- Skilful use and operation of tools including Bash, Python, Terraform, Ansible, NGINX, GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.
- Experience in deploying, supporting, and patching systems.
- Familiarity with APIs and Microservices.
- Understanding of user testing methodologies.
Additional Skills and Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain standards, tools, and techniques within a team.
- Strong understanding and application of modern standards and practices.
- Experience in coaching and guiding others.
- Proficiency in setting release policies and managing resources for effective systems integration.
- Proven track record in anticipating and leveraging new digital technologies to enhance capability.
- Excellent customer service skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective services.
- Proactive management of risks and identification of solutions.
- Commitment to compliance with legal, regulatory, and security requirements.
- Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships and foster an inclusive working environment.
- Effective decision-making skills, considering stakeholder needs and expectations.
- Commitment to continuous self-learning and development, fostering a culture of learning within the team.
Benefits:
- 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.
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.
GitLab Git Python Terraform Amazon Web Services (AWS) Nginx Confluence Maintenance perspective Jira permanent microservices Ansible rhel