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.