Java Software Developer

Salary: £70,000 - 90,000 per year

Requirements:

• Active SC Clearance that has been used on a live project within the last 12 months.
• Strong commercial experience with Java development.
• Experience using the Spring Framework or equivalent technologies.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns and their practical application.
• Excellent knowledge of modern software development practices and delivery processes.
• Experience with containerisation technologies including Docker and/or Kubernetes.
• Experience implementing and maintaining Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines.
• Passion for producing high-quality, maintainable code through TDD and engineering best practices.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within remote agile teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance and maintain Java-based applications and services.
• Design robust software solutions using established design patterns and engineering best practices.
• Build and support containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Champion Test-Driven Development (TDD), code quality and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, testers and stakeholders in agile delivery teams.
• Participate in technical discussions, code reviews and architecture decisions.
• Support the successful delivery of secure digital transformation programmes.

Technologies:

• CI/CD
• Docker
• Support
• Java
• Kubernetes
• Spring
• TDD
• Cloud
• microservices

More:

We are Amber Labs, a leading UK and European technology consultancy delivering secure, user-centred digital services across government and public sector organisations. We foster a culture of collaboration, autonomy, and continuous learning, empowering our teams to solve complex challenges using modern technologies while delivering meaningful outcomes. This is a remote-first role within the UK, with occasional travel to London for workshops and collaborative sessions. We offer a competitive benefits package including 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, private medical insurance with Bupa, employer pension contributions, Perkbox membership, a personal training budget, an Electric Vehicle Scheme, a referral bonus of up to £3,000, regular team socials, and access to our Liverpool Street office. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

last updated 32 week of 2026