AI Engineer

AI Engineer Location: Remote (UK-based) with occasional travel to London Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) – with potential to extend Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required About Amber Labs Amber Labs is a cutting-edge consultancy delivering data-driven, cloud-native, and digital transformation solutions for government and enterprise clients. We specialise in modern engineering practices and pride ourselves on our ability to deliver secure, scalable, high-impact technology outcomes. About the Role Amber Labs is seeking a talented AI Engineer to join our growing team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions for high-impact UK Central Government projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative large language model (LLM) applications in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML solutions with a focus on LLM-based applications • Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and AI services using Python and AWS • Fine-tune, evaluate, and optimise large language models for real-world use cases • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, engineers, and stakeholders • Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and governance standards required for government projects • Contribute to best practices, code quality, and documentation Required Skills & Experience • Minimum 3 years’ experience in AI/ML engineering, with hands-on experience in LLMs • Strong programming skills in Python • Proven experience working with AWS (e.g. S3, Lambda, SageMaker, ECS) • Experience delivering solutions for UK Central Government projects • Active SC (Security Check) Clearance (must be current and transferable) • Solid understanding of machine learning lifecycle, model deployment, and MLOps practices Desirable Skills • Experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face • Familiarity with prompt engineering, RAG architectures, and vector databases • Knowledge of data governance and security standards within government environments • Experience working in agile delivery teams What We Offer • Competitive salary (pro rata for FTC) • Fully remote working with occasional travel to London • Opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact public sector projects • Collaborative and innovative team environment Why Join Us? • Be part of a fast-growing consultancy where innovation and personal development are key priorities • Private Medical Insurance (Aviva) • Company Pension Plan (Nest) • 25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays • Access to Perkbox – global employee rewards and wellness platform • Generous employee referral scheme • Collaborative, inclusive work environment that encourages experimentation and bold ideas • Choose your preferred device – Mac or PC Diversity & Inclusion at Amber Labs At Amber Labs, we believe diversity drives innovation and creativity. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We: • Embrace a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives • Actively promote equality and inclusion across all levels of the company • Create a respectful workplace free from discrimination, bullying, and harassment Important Information • We are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type • BPSS clearance eligibility is required prior to starting the role How to Apply If you are an experienced AI Engineer with active SC clearance and a passion for delivering impactful solutions within government, we’d love to hear from you.