Devops Engineer Remote - AWS

Senior DevOps Engineer - AWS (SC Cleared) Location: Remote Full time permanent or contract Security Clearance: Must hold active SC Clearance 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. We are looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the automation, deployment, scaling, and management of cloud-based applications and infrastructure on AWS. You will work closely with development, QA, and IT teams to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems. Key focus areas include AWS cloud services, Kubernetes orchestration, Helm for managing Kubernetes applications, Docker, GitLab CI/CD, and API Gateways. Design, implement, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure infrastructure on AWS. Utilise services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudFormation to automate deployment and scaling of cloud-based applications. Automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerised applications using Kubernetes, ensuring optimal performance and availability. Create and manage Helm charts for deploying microservices, ensuring version control, rollback capabilities, and configuration management. Build, deploy, and manage Docker containers for application development, testing, and deployment. Set up, configure, and manage AWS API Gateway to expose and manage APIs. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to ensure continuous integration, delivery, and deployment of applications. Collaborate with the development team to optimise pipeline efficiency and ensure code quality. Implement monitoring solutions using AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools to ensure visibility into application performance, health, and security. Ensure the security of cloud infrastructure by implementing best practices like IAM roles and policies, encryption, and regular security assessments. Work closely with software developers, QA engineers, and IT teams to define infrastructure needs and support software releases. AWS Expertise: ~ Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, etc.). AWS certifications are a plus. Strong knowledge of Helm for packaging and deploying Kubernetes applications. Hands-on experience with Docker for building, managing, and deploying containers. Experience with building and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab. Strong understanding of continuous integration and delivery processes, including automated testing, code linting, and security checks. Hands-on experience configuring and managing API Gateways, particularly AWS API Gateway. Familiarity with API security, throttling, and monitoring. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Experience automating infrastructure tasks using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Monitoring & Logging Tools: ~ Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana). 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. ~ 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: ~ 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. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps.