About this role
Salary: £80,000 - 90,000 per year
Requirements: Strong experience with TypeScript, JavaScript and Node.jsPrevious experience leading software engineering teamsAWS cloud-native development and architectureDocker, Kubernetes and Amazon EKSCI/CD pipeline development and automationExperience with GitLab and modern software delivery toolingStrong understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD)Experience with Nunjucks, Twig, Jinja, or similar templating technologiesExperience building accessible applications aligned with WCAG standardsExperience delivering secure and scalable solutions within complex environmentsPrevious experience working on UK Public Sector projects Responsibilities: Lead and mentor software engineering teamsDevelop applications using TypeScript, JavaScript and Node.jsBuild templates and layouts using Nunjucks or similar templating frameworksDesign and deliver cloud-native solutions on AWSManage containerised workloads using Docker and Amazon EKSDrive CI/CD automation and engineering best practicesChampion Test-Driven Development (TDD) and code qualityDeliver services aligned to WCAG accessibility standardsCollaborate with stakeholders, architects, and delivery teamsContribute to technical strategy and solution architecture Technologies: AWSCI/CDCloudDockerGitLabJavaScriptKubernetesTDDTypeScriptTwigNodeJSSupportSecurity More:
We are Amber Labs, a leading UK and European technology consultancy delivering secure, user-centred digital services for government and public sector organisations. We foster a culture of collaboration, autonomy, and continuous learning, giving our teams the opportunity to solve complex challenges using modern technologies while delivering meaningful outcomes for citizens. This is a remote-first role based in the UK, with access to our Liverpool Street office when you want to collaborate in person. The role requires BPSS clearance, public sector experience, and sponsorship is not available. We offer 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, private medical insurance with Bupa, a personal training budget, Perkbox membership, employer pension contributions, regular team socials, an electric vehicle scheme after one year of service, and the opportunity to join a growing consultancy and influence its direction and success.
last updated 32 week of 2026