Azure DevOps Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Azure DevOps Lead Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team. As an Azure DevOps Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our continuous integration and deployment pipelines using Microsoft Azure DevOps. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate and streamline our software delivery processes, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and scalability.

Security Clearance: DV (Currently active)

This role at Amber Labs is a permanent position, and all employees are required to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and possess a current / active DV Clearance. Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong Leadership skill and deep experience with Azure DevOps, demonstrating proficiency in utilizing its features and functionalities.
• Ability to create and modify CI-CD pipelines, ensuring efficient and automated software deployment processes.
• Proficiency in creating automated code scanning using pipelines, ensuring code quality and security standards are met.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure technologies such as Cosmos DB, Blob Storages, Web Apps, and Azure Synapse.
• Strong automation skills using ARM templates and Bicep, enabling streamlined infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Deep understanding of Azure computing, storage, logging and monitoring, auditing, and security services.
• Experience with running deployments, updating Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), investigating errors, and collaborating with central support teams.
• Provide technical guidance and support to development teams for Azure DevOps-related tasks and best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in DevOps, Azure services, and related tools.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field / equivalent.
• Microsoft Azure certifications, such as Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Azure Solutions Architect.
• Strong Leadership, communication and stakeholder management experience
• Experience in Agile project delivery, working within iterative and collaborative development environments.
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps, including experience in building and maintaining Azure YAML pipelines and Bicep templates.
• Familiarity with deploying Web Apps, Cosmos DB, Storage Accounts, Synapse, and other supporting infrastructure.
• PowerShell experience would be an asset, facilitating automation and scripting tasks.
• Azure Data Engineer experience, including building and maintaining Azure Synapse Pipelines and Data Flows
• Demonstrated experience working in agile team environments, collaborating with cross-skilled individuals to achieve project goals

Benefits:

• Join a rapidly expanding startup 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.

Interview Process

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.