Senior Software/Front End Developer

Amber Labs; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior Software Developer with expertise in AWS, Node.js, and TypeScript. The role involves designing scalable cloud applications and mentoring junior developers in a collaborative environment. This position offers personal growth opportunities and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Private medical insurance via Aviva

Company pension through Nest

25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays

Access to Perkbox rewards platform

Employee referral program

Flexible work focused on deliverables

Collaborative environment with career advancement opportunities

Choose your preferred device (PC or Mac)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in government or public sector roles.
• Extensive knowledge of AWS services and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable cloud applications with AWS.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.

Skills

AWS

Node.js

TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

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Senior Software Developer

Location: Hybrid, Croydon

About Amber Labs

Amber Labs is a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that emphasizes empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to deliver exceptional value to clients. Our culture fosters collaboration among highly-skilled cross-functional teams of consultants, analysts, and support staff.

Job Overview

We seek a talented Senior Software Developer with a strong background in government operations and expertise in cloud technologies, especially Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate will design and implement robust cloud solutions using Node.js, TypeScript, Containers, and Kubernetes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, and deploy scalable cloud applications with AWS.
2. Write clean, maintainable code in Node.js and TypeScript.
3. Implement containerized applications using Docker.
4. Manage container deployments with Kubernetes.
5. Collaborate with teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
6. Ensure security, performance, and reliability of applications.
7. Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.
8. Troubleshoot complex technical issues.

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in government or public sector roles.
• Extensive knowledge of AWS services and best practices.
• Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

Join a dynamic, innovative team with opportunities for growth, a competitive salary, and benefits. Influence asset management strategies in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Personal growth within a rapidly expanding startup.
• Flexible work focused on deliverables.
• Private medical insurance via Aviva.
• Company pension through Nest.
• 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
• Access to Perkbox rewards platform.
• Employee referral program.
• Collaborative environment with career advancement opportunities.
• Encouragement of bold steps and experimentation.
• Choose your preferred device (PC or Mac).

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace by valuing diverse perspectives, prohibiting harassment and discrimination, and educating new hires on our policies to ensure a respectful environment.

Additional Details

This role is a 12-month FTC at Amber Labs, requiring active SC Clearance. We are unable to consider candidates needing sponsorship or holding visas.

Next Steps

Our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you regarding the next steps. Most interviews involve two stages, with a possible third involving company Partners if necessary.