Senior Developer (Active SC Clearance)

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK technology consultancy seeks a proactive web developer to design secure APIs and develop scalable web solutions. Join Amber Labs and contribute to innovative digital products in a collaborative environment focused on autonomy and continuous learning.

Benefits

Private medical insurance through Aviva

Company pension plan through Nest

25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays

Access to Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform

Flexible work environment focused on deliverables

Qualifications

• Experience developing scalable solutions with Node.js and Express.js.
• Familiarity with templating frameworks like Handlebars.js, Pug, or EJS.
• Knowledge of AWS cloud services for deployment and management.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage cloud-based solutions with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.
• Design and maintain database solutions for performance optimization.
• Develop secure and efficient API endpoints for system communication.

Skills

Node.js

Express.js

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

RESTful APIs

Microservices

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Amber Labs

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Remote with occasional travel

The Company

At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises autonomy, experimentation, and rapid learning to deliver exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is deeply collaborative, ensuring that all colleagues regardless of their role work together to minimise risk and accelerate delivery. Our team consists of highly skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff.

Job Overview

As part of this role, you will develop and maintain scalable web solutions, design secure API endpoints, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative digital products. We are looking for a proactive individual who is passionate about technology and continuous learning, staying updated with industry trends while making meaningful contributions across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud & DevOps: Implement and manage cloud-based solutions with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS, ensuring infrastructure reliability and scalability.
• Database & Backend Development: Design and maintain database solutions to optimize performance.
• API & Integration: Develop secure and efficient API endpoints for seamless system communication.
• Collaboration: Work closely with designers, developers, and QA engineers to produce high-quality solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to refine processes and ensure optimal performance.

Experience & Technical Skills

• Experience developing scalable solutions with Node.js and Express.js.
• Familiarity with templating frameworks such as Handlebars.js, Pug, or EJS.
• Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerisation.
• Knowledge of AWS cloud services for deployment and management.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and innovative team with opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Influence the development strategy in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Join a rapidly expanding start-up where personal growth is at the forefront.
• Flexible work environment focused on deliverables.
• Private medical insurance through Aviva.
• Company pension plan through Nest.
• 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
• Access to Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities for advancement.
• Choose your preferred device—PC or Mac.

Diversity & Inclusion

Amber Labs is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace:

• We celebrate the diverse experiences and perspectives of all employees.
• We prohibit all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation.
• We educate new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies to promote a safe workplace.

What Happens Next?

Our Talent Acquisition Team will guide you through the next steps. Typically, our interview process consists of two stages, with a possible third conversation with company partners if deemed necessary.