Lead Software Engineer

Salary: £80,000 - 90,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong experience with TypeScript, JavaScript and Node.js
• Previous experience leading software engineering teams
• AWS cloud-native development and architecture
• Docker, Kubernetes and Amazon EKS
• CI/CD pipeline development and automation
• Experience with GitLab and modern software delivery tooling
• Strong understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience with Nunjucks, Twig, Jinja, or similar templating technologies
• Experience building accessible applications aligned with WCAG standards
• Experience delivering secure and scalable solutions within complex environments
• Previous experience working on UK Public Sector projects

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor software engineering teams
• Develop applications using TypeScript, JavaScript and Node.js
• Build templates and layouts using Nunjucks or similar templating frameworks
• Design and deliver cloud-native solutions on AWS
• Manage containerised workloads using Docker and Amazon EKS
• Drive CI/CD automation and engineering best practices
• Champion Test-Driven Development (TDD) and code quality
• Deliver services aligned to WCAG accessibility standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders, architects, and delivery teams
• Contribute to technical strategy and solution architecture

Technologies:

• AWS
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Docker
• GitLab
• JavaScript
• Kubernetes
• TDD
• TypeScript
• Twig
• NodeJS
• Support
• Security

More:

We are Amber Labs, a leading UK and European technology consultancy delivering secure, user-centred digital services for government and public sector organisations. We foster a culture of collaboration, autonomy, and continuous learning, giving our teams the opportunity to solve complex challenges using modern technologies while delivering meaningful outcomes for citizens. This is a remote-first role based in the UK, with access to our Liverpool Street office when you want to collaborate in person. The role requires BPSS clearance, public sector experience, and sponsorship is not available. We offer 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, private medical insurance with Bupa, a personal training budget, Perkbox membership, employer pension contributions, regular team socials, an electric vehicle scheme after one year of service, and the opportunity to join a growing consultancy and influence its direction and success.

last updated 32 week of 2026