Amber Labs

Senior Software Developer Remote with ad-hoc travel to Manchester Experience within UK central government required 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 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. About the Role We're looking for a Senior Software Developer with strong expertise in Node.js (preferably), alongside Java or JavaScript, to join our growing team. To be considered for this role, candidates must: Be eligible for BPSS clearance. Have proven experience delivering projects within UK central government. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying secure, scalable, and user focused applications. This is a hands on role where you'll work across both frontend and backend technologies, build services and APIs, and contribute to high impact government programmes. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Node.js (primary), plus Java and/or JavaScript. Build and integrate REST APIs to support digital services. Work with event driven architectures using Kafka and AWS SQS. Implement infrastructure as code and automated deployments using Terraform. Contribute to the design and delivery of microservices in containerised environments (Docker, AWS ECS). Implement authentication and identity management with AWS Cognito. Support and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitLab. Collaborate with designers, product owners, and engineers to deliver high quality outcomes. Ensure clean, maintainable, and secure code through testing and best practices. Share knowledge and mentor junior developers where needed. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Senior Software Developer in complex environments. Strong expertise in Node.js (essential); Java and/or JavaScript also valuable. Hands on experience designing and consuming REST APIs. Familiarity with event driven systems (Kafka, SQS). Strong understanding of microservices architecture. Proficiency with Docker and containerisation. Experience with AWS services (ECS, SQS, Cognito). Infrastructure as Code with Terraform. Experience with GitLab pipelines / CI/CD. Prior experience working on UK central government projects (essential). Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, delivery focused mindset. Clearance Requirement Must be eligible for BPSS clearance. At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship. Benefits Competitive salary and performance based bonus structure. Join a rapidly expanding consultancy where personal growth is part of our DNA. Flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes. 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. Generous employee referral programme. Highly collaborative and collegial environment with clear opportunities for career advancement. Choice of device (PC or Mac). Diversity & Inclusion At Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our employees and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and supported.

Job Title: Automation Test Engineer Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Employer: Amber Labs Consultancy Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week on-site (Manchester) The Company At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK technology consultancy that empowers autonomy, promotes experimentation, and enables rapid learning to deliver exceptional value to our clients. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, with our cross-functional consultants, engineers, and analysts working together to shorten delivery times, minimise risk, and drive impactful results for high-profile government and commercial programmes. Role Overview Amber Labs Consultancy is seeking a skilled Automation Test Engineer to support a major public sector client on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will join a multidisciplinary, agile delivery team working with a public sector client. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in automation testing, with hands-on use of modern frameworks and tools. Experience designing, implementing, and executing automated tests across APIs, UI, and integration layers. A solid understanding of shift-left testing principles, including CI/CD pipelines and embedding quality early in the development lifecycle. Awareness of non-functional testing, including: Performance Security Accessibility Ability to contribute to shared engineering standards, including test strategy, tool selection, and best practices. Strong communication skills, with experience collaborating in agile, multi-disciplinary teams. Experience with version control, code reviews, and collaborative engineering practices. Desirable (Nice-to-Have) Skills Experience with cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, or similar). Exposure to containerisation or infrastructure-as-code. Familiarity with monitoring, observability, and operational testing concepts.

A leading UK technology consultancy is looking for an Automation Test Engineer for a 12-month fixed term contract. In this role, you will work in an agile team with a major public sector client, focusing on automation testing across various platforms. Strong experience in automation testing and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines are essential. This role offers a hybrid work model with one day on-site in Manchester, providing an innovative environment to enhance your skills.