Job Description

Senior Software Developer

Remote with ad-hoc travel to Manchester

|| Experience within UK central government

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.

About the Role

We're looking for a

Senior Software Developer

with strong expertise in

Node.js

(preferably), alongside Java or JavaScript, to join our growing team.


To be considered for this role, candidates must:


Be

eligible for BPSS clearance

.

Have

proven experience delivering projects within UK central government

.

You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying secure, scalable, and user-focused applications. This is a hands-on role where you'll work across both frontend and backend technologies, build services and APIs, and contribute to high-impact government programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using

Node.js

(primary), plus Java and/or JavaScript.

Build and integrate

REST APIs

to support digital services.

Work with

event-driven architectures

using Kafka and AWS SQS.

Implement

infrastructure as code

and automated deployments using Terraform.

Contribute to the design and delivery of

microservices

in containerised environments (Docker, AWS ECS).

Implement authentication and identity management with

AWS Cognito

.

Support and maintain CI/CD pipelines in

GitLab

.

Collaborate with designers, product owners, and engineers to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Ensure clean, maintainable, and secure code through testing and best practices.

Share knowledge and mentor junior developers where needed.

Key Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a

Senior Software Developer

in complex environments.

Strong expertise in

Node.js

(essential); Java and/or JavaScript also valuable.

Hands-on experience designing and consuming

REST APIs

.

Familiarity with

event-driven systems

(Kafka, SQS).

Strong understanding of

microservices architecture

.

Proficiency with

Docker

and containerisation.

Experience with

AWS services

(ECS, SQS, Cognito).

Infrastructure as Code with

Terraform

.

Experience with

GitLab pipelines / CI/CD

.

Prior experience working on

UK central government projects

(essential).

Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, delivery-focused mindset.

Clearance Requirement

Must be eligible for

BPSS clearance

.

At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.

Join a rapidly expanding consultancy where personal growth is part of our DNA.

Flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes.

Private medical insurance through Aviva.

Company pension plan through Nest.

25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.

Access to Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform.

Generous employee referral programme.

Highly collaborative and collegial environment with clear opportunities for career advancement.

Choice of device (PC or Mac).

Diversity & Inclusion

At Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our employees and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and supported.