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Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
Clearance Requirement: BPSS eligibility essential (we cannot sponsor)
About Amber Labs
Amber Labs is a cutting‑edge digital consultancy specialising in data, cloud, and software engineering solutions for high‑impact projects. We partner with organisations to deliver secure, modern, and user‑centred digital services. Our culture is collaborative, innovative, and focused on technical excellence.
Lead Software Developer – 12‑Month Fixed Term Contract
This is a hands‑on role that requires strong leadership to guide a development team delivering complex central‑government digital services. The position is based in Manchester with one day onsite per week.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor, and support a team of software developers, ensuring high‑quality delivery and adherence to engineering best practices.
* Maintain a hands‑on approach to software development, primarily using Node.js.
* Contribute to architecture, design decisions, and technical planning, ensuring alignment with client needs and modern engineering standards.
* Work closely with product owners, architects, and central government stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with GDS (Government Digital Service) standards, including security, performance, and accessibility.
* Participate in sprint ceremonies, estimations, and Agile delivery processes.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications & Experience
* Eligibility for BPSS clearance.
* Strong, hands‑on Node.js coding experience.
* Demonstrable experience leading or mentoring development teams.
* Understanding of modern software engineering practices: CI/CD, automated testing, APIs, cloud‑native development.
* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
* Knowledge of microservice architectures.
* Understanding of GDS service standards and GOV.UK design patterns.
* Experience working within consultancy or client‑facing environments.
* Comfortable working within Agile, multi‑disciplinary teams.
What We Offer
* Opportunities to work on meaningful public‑sector and government services.
* A supportive environment that values innovation, professional growth, and modern engineering practices.
Diversity & Inclusion at Amber Labs
* We welcome a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
* We promote equality and inclusion across all teams.
* We maintain a workplace free from discrimination, bullying, and harassment.
* We cannot accept applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship.
* Applicants must be based in the UK and able to travel occasionally to Manchester.
What Happens Next?
After reviewing your application, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to outline next steps. The process typically includes two interview stages, with a possible third involving our company Partners if required.
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