Job Description
Java Engineer
Location: UK-based, hybrid, Manchester 1 x per week
Salary: Competitive base salary plus benefits (DOE)
Role type: Full time, permanent
Role Summary
Amber Labs is seeking a talented Java Engineer to support the delivery of a high profile digital programme within a large scale government environment. This role sits within an established multidisciplinary agile team and will play a key role in building robust, scalable backend services that support critical user facing platforms.
Working closely with Business Analysts, Architects, QA Engineers, and fellow Developers, you will contribute across the full development life cycle, delivering high quality solutions with a strong emphasis on engineering excellence from the outset.
This is an excellent opportunity for a backend-focused Java Engineer who thrives in collaborative environments and is passionate about building well-engineered, long-term solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
* Develop and maintain microservices architectures supporting complex digital systems.
* Collaborate with Business Analysts, QA/Testers, and other developers within a large squad structure to deliver high-quality solutions.
* Build and optimise RESTful APIs and integrations with internal and external systems.
* Contribute to database design and development using PostgreSQL and SQL.
* Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards.
* Support CI/CD processes and deployment practices in collaboration with DevOps teams.
* Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, performance bottlenecks, and defects.
* Contribute to technical documentation and maintain clear development artefacts.s.
* Strong experience developing backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
* Experience building microservices-based architectures.
* Solid understanding of relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL and SQL.
* Experience working in agile delivery environments within multidisciplinary teams.
* Experience integrating into established teams and quickly becoming productive.
* Experience or awareness of templating frameworks such as Nunjucks is beneficial.
What We Offer
* 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, so you can actually switch off
* Private medical insurance with Bupa
* Remote-first working with a base at Liverpool Street when you want it
* A personal training budget to invest in your growth, however that looks for you
* Perkbox, giving you access to hundreds of perks and discounts across eating out, shopping, wellness, entertainment and more
* EV scheme after one year of service, supporting you in making the switch to electric
* Regular team socials with a group of people who genuinely enjoy working together
* Employer pension contributions
* A rewarding referral scheme which could earn you up to £3000 for any successful hires
* And most importantly, the chance to be part of something from the ground up. Amber Labs is growing fast and the people joining now will shape what this business becomes.