Software Developer - Java & Spring Boot

Amber Labs Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Amber Labs Ltd is a cutting-edge UK technology consultancy delivering digital services for government and enterprise clients. The team builds Java/Spring Boot microservices deployed in Docker, with a focus on reliability, monitoring, and smooth migrations.

A lightweight front-end with GDS design awareness completes the stack, in a dynamic start-up environment with ongoing professional growth. The company emphasises autonomy, experimentation, and rapid learning, offering a competitive salary and

Qualifications

• Experience with UK public sector or financial services.
• Experience building Java/Spring Boot microservices.
• Containerisation with Docker.
• Familiarity with GDS design guidelines.
• Experience with monitoring and alerting.
• Experience with migration activities.

Responsibilities

• Build and support Java/Spring Boot microservices deployed via Docker.
• Enhance monitoring and alerting for platform reliability.
• Support migration activities.
• Front-end (Lightweight): familiarity with GDS design guidelines.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Monitoring

Migration support

Tools

Docker

Job description

Experience within UK public sector or Financial Services The 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 teams consist of highly skilled engineers, designers, analysts, and consultants dedicated to building world-class digital services for government and enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and support Java/Spring Boot microservices deployed via Docker
• Enhance monitoring and alerting for platform reliability
• Support migration activities
• Spring Boot (Experienced)
• Containerisation: Docker

Front-End (Lightweight)

• Familiarity with GDS design guidelines

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
• 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 insurance25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays

Diversity & Inclusion Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. We celebrate individuality and believe that different perspectives drive innovation. Every colleague is valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

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.