Lead Software Engineer - Documentum

amber labs; City Of London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to manage communication and media services via robust document management tools. The ideal candidate has strong Documentum expertise, leadership abilities, and thrives in a collaborative Agile environment. This is a 12-month perm FTC role. Flexible work and competitive benefits are provided.

Benefits

Private medical insurance through Aviva

Company pension plan through Nest

25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays

Access to global employee rewards platform

Generous employee referral program

Flexible working environment

Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Documentum server (Linux) and DFC.
• Experience leading development teams in Public Sector or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Software Developers, fostering collaboration and best practices.
• Provide technical expertise on Documentum, including server administration on Linux and the API layer (DFC).
• Assess team deliverables, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes.
• Design, build, and deploy scalable solutions with a modern tech stack.
• Work closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results.

Skills

Documentum experience

Java

Rust

Node.js

GitLab CI

Ansible

Terraform

AWS (Serverless/EC2/SQS)

PKCS#11

Filenet P8

Oracle

Linux (RHEL)

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - Documentum

Location: Remote

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 looking for a Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack) for an exciting project that centralises communication and media services. This critical initiative is built on robust document management tools and cutting-edge technologies.

We are seeking a dynamic Lead Software Engineer with strong Documentum experience and leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate is technically skilled and thrives in a collaborative, Agile environment, with the ability to guide teams and drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Software Developers, fostering collaboration and best practices.
• Provide technical expertise on Documentum, including server administration on Linux and the API layer (DFC).
• Assess team deliverables, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes.
• Design, build, and deploy scalable solutions with a modern tech stack.
• Work closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in Documentum server (Linux) and DFC.
• Experience with Java, Rust, Node.js.
• GitLab CI, Ansible, Terraform
• AWS (Serverless/EC2/SQS), PKCS#11 (Working knowledge)
• Filenet P8, Oracle (working knowledge)
• Linux (RHEL) (working knowledge)

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ways of working.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience leading development teams in Public Sector or similar environments.

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

• 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. 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.