Remote Lead Node.js Developer – Govt Projects (12m FTC)

Amber Labs; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge digital consultancy in the UK is seeking a Lead Software Developer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This fully remote position involves leading a development team and delivering complex central government digital services. The ideal candidate will have hands-on Node.js experience and a strong understanding of modern engineering practices. The role offers opportunities to work on impactful public-sector projects, along with a supportive environment focused on innovation and growth.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance (Aviva)

Company Pension Plan (Nest)

25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays

Perkbox – global employee rewards and wellbeing platform

Generous employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Strong, hands-on Node.js coding experience.
• Proven experience working on central government digital projects.
• Demonstrable experience leading or mentoring development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of software developers.
• Maintain a hands-on approach to software development, primarily using Node.js.
• Contribute to architecture, design decisions, and technical planning.

Skills

Node.js coding

Experience in central government digital projects

Leading or mentoring development teams

Understanding of CI/CD, automated testing, APIs, cloud-native development

Agile methodologies

Tools

AWS

Job description

A cutting-edge digital consultancy in the UK is seeking a Lead Software Developer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This fully remote position involves leading a development team and delivering complex central government digital services. The ideal candidate will have hands-on Node.js experience and a strong understanding of modern engineering practices. The role offers opportunities to work on impactful public-sector projects, along with a supportive environment focused on innovation and growth.