Software Developer; Node.js & AWS - previous government

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.

Amber Labs is seeking an experienced Software Developer to join our growing engineering team. You will play a key role on a confidential government programme, designing and delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance digital services. This role requires strong backend expertise, a cloud-native mindset, and the ability to contribute at a senior level across architecture, delivery, and best practices.

As a Software Developer, you will lead the development of robust backend services and REST APIs using Node.js, working within a microservices and event-driven architecture. You will collaborate closely with Dev Ops and product teams, contribute to infrastructure and deployment automation, and help shape technical decisions to ensure systems are resilient, secure, and maintainable.

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Node.js
• Build and support microservices-based architectures
• Design and work with event-driven systems using Kafka and AWS SQS
• Implement Infrastructure as Code and deployment automation using Terraform
• Deploy and manage services within AWS, including ECS, SQS, and Cognito
• Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Git Lab

• Strong commercial experience with Node.js and backend development
• Proven experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
• Solid understanding of microservices and event-driven architectures
• Hands-on experience with Kafka and AWS SQS
• Strong experience with AWS services, particularly ECS, SQS, and Cognito
• Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure and deployments
• Experience with Docker and containerisation
• Familiarity with Git Lab and CI/CD workflows
• Comfortable working in agile, collaborative environments
• Previous experience working on government or public sector projects

Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes:

• Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued
• Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation, and promoting a culture of dignity and respect
• Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring awareness of rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace

By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities.

This role at Amber Labs can be offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract or a permanent position. Please note that at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.

Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We typically operate a two-stage interview process for our consultants. In some cases, a third and final stage with company Partners may be included if deemed necessary.