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.