Senior Software Developer
Location: Hybrid, Croydon
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.
Job Overview
We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in government operations and a deep understanding of cloud technologies, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS). If you are passionate about designing and implementing robust cloud solutions and have expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, Containers, and Kubernetes, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable cloud-based applications using AWS services.
- Write clean, maintainable code in Node.js and TypeScript.
- Implement containerized applications using Docker.
- Orchestrate and manage container deployments using Kubernetes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Ensure security, performance, and reliability of cloud-based applications.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure best practices are followed.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
Experience:
Technical Skills:
- Proven experience in a government or public sector role.
- Extensive knowledge of AWS services and best practices.
- Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript.
- Strong understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dynamic and innovative team, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to shape and influence asset management strategy in a fast-paced environment.
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 12 month perm FTC, and all employees (Must hold current active SC Clearance). 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.
Top Skills
What We Do
Amber Labs is a partnership of highly-skilled consultants and technologists.
We specialise in the evolution of Data Engineering, Cloud and Analytics.
We focus on delivering value from our client’s data using innovative approaches that reduce risk and delivery time, and that we are constantly improving through R&D.
Amber Labs was founded on three key principles:
An employee first internal culture, through diverse investment and exciting opportunities for our team, and a partnership structure ensuring everyone has an opportunity to share in the success of Amber Labs.
Persistent analysis to identify opportunities to develop artefacts, accelerators and automation that allow rapid deployment of highly-technical solutions to the cloud or on-premise for our clients.
Consistent investment into our ADM (Amber Labs Delivery Methodology -underpinned by Agile Methodology) to ensure we maximise velocity, quality and value
