Location: Remote
Work Pattern: Contract
Security Clearance: Required
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.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilledData Engineerwith strong expertise inAWS, EMR, Python, and PySparkto join our dynamic team. This role requires a self-starter who is confident in their technical abilities, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has experience working within thepublic sector and consulting. You will play a key role in designing, building, and optimizing scalable data pipelines, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful data solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Pipeline Development:Design, develop, and optimizeETL/ELT pipelinesusingAWS EMR, Python, and PySparkCloud Infrastructure:Build and managescalable data processing solutionson AWS, leveraging services such asS3, Lambda, Glue, and RedshiftBig Data Processing:Work withlarge-scale datasetsin distributed computing environments, ensuring high performance and efficiencyAutomation & Optimization:Develop scripts to automate data ingestion, transformation, and validation processesCollaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:Work closely with clients, data scientists, and business analysts to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needsConsulting & Public Sector Expertise:Provide strategic guidance on best practices indata engineeringand analytics within thepublic sectorData Quality & Governance:Implementdata validation, monitoring, and governancebest practices to ensure data integrity and compliance
Requirements:
AWS Expertise:Strong experience withAWS EMRand other AWS data services (Glue, S3, Lambda, Redshift, Athena, etc.)
Programming:Proficiency inPythonandPySparkfor big data processing
Big Data Technologies:Hands-on experience working withdistributed computing frameworkssuch asSpark
Self-Starter & Confident Communicator:Ability to take ownership of tasks, work autonomously, and engage confidently with stakeholders
Public Sector Experience:Previous experience working ongovernment or public sector projects
Consulting Experience:Proven track record of working inclient-facing consulting roles, delivering solutions to complex business challenges
Problem-Solving:Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Nice-to-Have:
Experience withTerraform, Kubernetes, or Dockerfor infrastructure automation.
Knowledge ofSQL, NoSQL databases, and data warehousing solutions.
Familiarity withdata security, governance, and compliancein the public sector.
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.
