Azure DevOps Engineer

Azure DevOps Engineer Location: Hybrid (1 day/week in Manchester) Clearance: MUST hold active SC Clearance Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract 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. We are looking for an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting the delivery of secure, scalable digital services within a Central Government environment. This role is well suited to someone who is comfortable working in regulated settings, has strong DevOps fundamentals, and holds active SC clearance. Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and secure deployments • Support cloud infrastructure and environments, with a focus on Microsoft Azure • Work closely with developers, architects, and delivery teams to embed DevOps best practices • Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) • Monitor, maintain, and improve system performance, availability, and security • Troubleshoot and resolve deployment and environment issues • Ensure compliance with security, governance, and operational standards required for government projects Essential Skills & Experience • Active SC clearance (must be current) • Proven experience working as a DevOps Engineer in complex delivery environments • Strong understanding of CI/CD tools and DevOps practices • Experience working on Central Government or highly regulated projects • Comfortable working in agile, multidisciplinary teams • Strong problem-solving and communication skills Desirable Skills • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (preferred) • Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g. ARM, Bicep, Terraform) • Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) • Experience with monitoring and logging tools Location & Working Pattern • Hybrid working • 1 day per week on-site in Manchester, remainder remote What We Offer • 12-month fixed-term contract with competitive salary. • Remote-first working with occasional travel to London. • Opportunity to work with experienced cloud, DevOps, and data engineering teams. • The chance to contribute to meaningful, high-impact digital transformation programmes. If you’re an Azure-focused DevOps Engineer with active SC clearance and are looking for your next challenge in a meaningful delivery environment, we’d love to hear from you.