Discover the power of the Vypr product intelligence platform with a quick 20 minute demo. Vypr Intelligence Platform Login to your Vypr dashboard and start generating difference-making insights. Senior-Software-Engineer (Backend focused) UK based role - 1 day every other week in Manchester office We're a scale-up business with huge growth ambitions. We've proved product market fit with our existing offering and now we're ready to scale at pace. We're using scalable new technology to reimagine our product intelligence platform with limitless future potential, from personalisation to AI-enhanced insight. Our cross-functional, agile product team collaborates to design, build, and deliver Vypr's brand-new AI-driven platform. Comprising software engineers, QAs, product managers, designers, and a delivery manager, the team is guided by modern tech principles-such as a serverless-first approach, event-driven architecture, and CI/CD-to build scalable, secure, and highly available solutions that drive innovation and growth. Things that you will do Contribute to the backend development of Vypr Platform and APIs using AWS Serverless technologies (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc) with Node.js and TypeScript, adhering to modern development standards. Write, review, and maintain high-quality code in Node.js (TypeScript), following best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product managers, designers, engineers and QA) to scope, break down, and deliver complex technical tasks. Drive best practices in software engineering, including DevSecOps, CI/CD, and automated testing strategies. Mentor and support engineers, fostering a high-performance culture and helping team members grow technically. Apply DevSecOps, CI/CD, and automated testing strategies to keep deployments fast and safe. Identify and address technical debt, balancing feature development with long-term system improvements. Research and evaluate new technologies, recommending innovations that enhance performance, security, and developer productivity. Contribute to the technical strategy, aligning Backend development with business objectives and future growth. What you will be responsible for Applying and advocating best practices in backend development, including code quality, security, and performance. Aligning backend work with overall platform architecture by collaborating with the Lead Software Engineer. Supporting peers through code reviews and knowledge sharing to foster a high-performance culture. Ensuring APIs and microservices meet scalability and reliability targets while integrating smoothly with frontend. What you are good at You have solid experience with Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, and microservices, building scalable APIs and services. You have strong hands-on experience with AWS serverless architecture - including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, EventBridge, Cognito, and SQS/SNS. You're comfortable with software design principles like SOLID, dependency injection, and common design patterns. You can write and maintain Infrastructure as Code using CDK in TypeScript and have experience working with CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions or AWS CodePipeline. Experience with React or Next.js is desirable but not essential. You mentor engineers, drive best practices, and make informed technical decisions that improve system stability and developer efficiency. You proactively identify technical challenges, optimise performance, and balance trade-offs between innovation and maintainability. You work effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to deliver high-quality solutions. You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring shared understanding. You stay up to date with industry trends, evaluate new technologies, and drive improvements in development processes. What's important to you At Vypr, we value being Agile by embracing flexibility, making quick informed decisions, and driving continuous improvement. We believe in being Candid, fostering a transparent, trusting environment where ideas are challenged with care, and celebrating team successes. We are Driven by Results, promoting inclusivity, accountability, and ambition, ensuring goals are met and contributions are valued. Lastly, we value Caring, showing empathy, supporting charitable initiatives, and creating a safe, friendly work environment for all team members. What we offer Company paid medical cashplan Enhanced annual leave Work from anywhere up to 4 weeks a year Access to a global benefits and reward platform Access to well-being support, including an Employee Assistance Programmes Life Assurance Day off on your birthday Enhanced parental leave What next? Our Talent Selection process focuses on creating a mutual, fair and transparent dialogue that helps you and us to establish whether the role could be a rewarding career fit. We will create space to discuss your ambitions and our growth plans, as well as the context of the role, give you the opportunity to engage with your potential Line Manager and Team Members, showcase your skills in a live task and visit our Manchester HQ.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Discover the power of the Vypr product intelligence platform with a quick 20 minute demo. Vypr Intelligence Platform Login to your Vypr dashboard and start generating difference-making insights. Senior-Software-Engineer (Backend focused) UK based role - 1 day every other week in Manchester office We're a scale-up business with huge growth ambitions. We've proved product market fit with our existing offering and now we're ready to scale at pace. We're using scalable new technology to reimagine our product intelligence platform with limitless future potential, from personalisation to AI-enhanced insight. Our cross-functional, agile product team collaborates to design, build, and deliver Vypr's brand-new AI-driven platform. Comprising software engineers, QAs, product managers, designers, and a delivery manager, the team is guided by modern tech principles-such as a serverless-first approach, event-driven architecture, and CI/CD-to build scalable, secure, and highly available solutions that drive innovation and growth. Things that you will do Contribute to the backend development of Vypr Platform and APIs using AWS Serverless technologies (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc) with Node.js and TypeScript, adhering to modern development standards. Write, review, and maintain high-quality code in Node.js (TypeScript), following best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product managers, designers, engineers and QA) to scope, break down, and deliver complex technical tasks. Drive best practices in software engineering, including DevSecOps, CI/CD, and automated testing strategies. Mentor and support engineers, fostering a high-performance culture and helping team members grow technically. Apply DevSecOps, CI/CD, and automated testing strategies to keep deployments fast and safe. Identify and address technical debt, balancing feature development with long-term system improvements. Research and evaluate new technologies, recommending innovations that enhance performance, security, and developer productivity. Contribute to the technical strategy, aligning Backend development with business objectives and future growth. What you will be responsible for Applying and advocating best practices in backend development, including code quality, security, and performance. Aligning backend work with overall platform architecture by collaborating with the Lead Software Engineer. Supporting peers through code reviews and knowledge sharing to foster a high-performance culture. Ensuring APIs and microservices meet scalability and reliability targets while integrating smoothly with frontend. What you are good at You have solid experience with Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, and microservices, building scalable APIs and services. You have strong hands-on experience with AWS serverless architecture - including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, EventBridge, Cognito, and SQS/SNS. You're comfortable with software design principles like SOLID, dependency injection, and common design patterns. You can write and maintain Infrastructure as Code using CDK in TypeScript and have experience working with CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions or AWS CodePipeline. Experience with React or Next.js is desirable but not essential. You mentor engineers, drive best practices, and make informed technical decisions that improve system stability and developer efficiency. You proactively identify technical challenges, optimise performance, and balance trade-offs between innovation and maintainability. You work effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to deliver high-quality solutions. You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring shared understanding. You stay up to date with industry trends, evaluate new technologies, and drive improvements in development processes. What's important to you At Vypr, we value being Agile by embracing flexibility, making quick informed decisions, and driving continuous improvement. We believe in being Candid, fostering a transparent, trusting environment where ideas are challenged with care, and celebrating team successes. We are Driven by Results, promoting inclusivity, accountability, and ambition, ensuring goals are met and contributions are valued. Lastly, we value Caring, showing empathy, supporting charitable initiatives, and creating a safe, friendly work environment for all team members. What we offer Company paid medical cashplan Enhanced annual leave Work from anywhere up to 4 weeks a year Access to a global benefits and reward platform Access to well-being support, including an Employee Assistance Programmes Life Assurance Day off on your birthday Enhanced parental leave What next? Our Talent Selection process focuses on creating a mutual, fair and transparent dialogue that helps you and us to establish whether the role could be a rewarding career fit. We will create space to discuss your ambitions and our growth plans, as well as the context of the role, give you the opportunity to engage with your potential Line Manager and Team Members, showcase your skills in a live task and visit our Manchester HQ.
Companion Group is a AAA co-development gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup, renowned for its adeptness in overcoming the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development. Our reputation precedes us as an excellent choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising player density, and crafting immersive gameplay experiences. Embedded seamlessly within a client's in-house team, we collaborate harmoniously to turn dreams into reality. Our portfolio boasts groundbreaking games developed in collaboration with major studios worldwide. As a fully remote studio with colleagues across the globe, we value and emphasise clear, continuous and transparent communication as highly as technical skills. As our Senior Backend Game Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems and services that support our game titles. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement robust backend solutions that enhance the gameplay experience and ensure seamless multiplayer functionality. Responsibilities: Be a part of the technical design and implementation of backend systems for multiplayer online titles, ensuring seamless connectivity and performance. Develop and optimize cross-platform authentication systems, matchmaking systems, lobby systems, and scalable server orchestration to enhance player engagement. Architect high-performance backend services for real-time gameplay, leveraging C++, C#, Go (Golang), NodeJS. Collaborate with network engineers, gameplay programmers, and DevOps teams to integrate multiplayer features with minimal latency. Profile, optimize, and scale backend services to ensure reliability, extensibility, and cost-effectiveness. Develop robust API services and microservices architectures, facilitating seamless data exchange between game clients and servers. Provide accurate development estimates, documentation, and reporting to support project planning and execution. Required Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent programming skills in two or more of the following languages: C++, C#, Go (Golang), NodeJS (C++ and C# preferred). Strong Experience with at least one of the following Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong understanding of distributed systems and data structures and algorithms (DSA). 5+ years of professional backend development experience (preferably in the game industry). Solid experience with real-time networking, WebSockets, RPCs, REST APIs, gRPC, etc. Hands-on experience with matchmaking algorithms, player session management, and anti-cheat systems. Deep understanding of database systems, including SQL & NoSQL solutions (PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, etc.). Strong grasp of microservices architecture, server orchestration, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience working in high-performance, low-latency environments, optimizing backend logic for multiplayer scalability. Bonus Skills: Expertise with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated infrastructure management. Expertise with off-the-shelf GBaaS solutions (e.g. Azure Playfab, AccelByte AGS, Heroic Labs Nakama, Pragma). Experience with online gaming platforms such as Xbox Live, Playstation Network, Steam, Nintendo Network, or similar. Understanding of UE5's networking framework and Client-Server Game Architecture. Rewards: Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £70,000 (GBP), reflecting your skills and contribution. Embark on a clearly defined career ladder, enabling you to progress in responsibilities and be rewarded accordingly. Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote role, collaborating with top game developers from around the world. Join forces with industry leaders who will inspire and guide you on your path to success. Apply now and embark on an incredible journey with one of the best game studios in the world!
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Companion Group is a AAA co-development gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup, renowned for its adeptness in overcoming the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development. Our reputation precedes us as an excellent choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising player density, and crafting immersive gameplay experiences. Embedded seamlessly within a client's in-house team, we collaborate harmoniously to turn dreams into reality. Our portfolio boasts groundbreaking games developed in collaboration with major studios worldwide. As a fully remote studio with colleagues across the globe, we value and emphasise clear, continuous and transparent communication as highly as technical skills. As our Senior Backend Game Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems and services that support our game titles. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement robust backend solutions that enhance the gameplay experience and ensure seamless multiplayer functionality. Responsibilities: Be a part of the technical design and implementation of backend systems for multiplayer online titles, ensuring seamless connectivity and performance. Develop and optimize cross-platform authentication systems, matchmaking systems, lobby systems, and scalable server orchestration to enhance player engagement. Architect high-performance backend services for real-time gameplay, leveraging C++, C#, Go (Golang), NodeJS. Collaborate with network engineers, gameplay programmers, and DevOps teams to integrate multiplayer features with minimal latency. Profile, optimize, and scale backend services to ensure reliability, extensibility, and cost-effectiveness. Develop robust API services and microservices architectures, facilitating seamless data exchange between game clients and servers. Provide accurate development estimates, documentation, and reporting to support project planning and execution. Required Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent programming skills in two or more of the following languages: C++, C#, Go (Golang), NodeJS (C++ and C# preferred). Strong Experience with at least one of the following Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong understanding of distributed systems and data structures and algorithms (DSA). 5+ years of professional backend development experience (preferably in the game industry). Solid experience with real-time networking, WebSockets, RPCs, REST APIs, gRPC, etc. Hands-on experience with matchmaking algorithms, player session management, and anti-cheat systems. Deep understanding of database systems, including SQL & NoSQL solutions (PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, etc.). Strong grasp of microservices architecture, server orchestration, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience working in high-performance, low-latency environments, optimizing backend logic for multiplayer scalability. Bonus Skills: Expertise with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated infrastructure management. Expertise with off-the-shelf GBaaS solutions (e.g. Azure Playfab, AccelByte AGS, Heroic Labs Nakama, Pragma). Experience with online gaming platforms such as Xbox Live, Playstation Network, Steam, Nintendo Network, or similar. Understanding of UE5's networking framework and Client-Server Game Architecture. Rewards: Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £70,000 (GBP), reflecting your skills and contribution. Embark on a clearly defined career ladder, enabling you to progress in responsibilities and be rewarded accordingly. Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote role, collaborating with top game developers from around the world. Join forces with industry leaders who will inspire and guide you on your path to success. Apply now and embark on an incredible journey with one of the best game studios in the world!
Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success. Why Join Us? To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We're building a more open world. Join us. Expedia Group Advertising is redefining how travel brands connect with global audiences. Our Publishing Team owns the end to end delivery of display and travel ads across Expedia's white label and partner platforms. We're building the next generation of video ad infrastructure, AI powered tooling, and Rapid API integrations to deliver smarter, more engaging ad experiences. This is a frontend heavy full stack role, ideal for engineers who want to grow across the stack while focusing on building scalable, high performance UI systems. You'll join a senior, collaborative team that values autonomy, curiosity, and a "Go Get What's Next" mindset. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, takes initiative, and is excited to shape the future of travel advertising. In this role, you will: Develop scalable cloud native full stack applications that deals in terabytes of data Be responsible for your products, with a focus on DevOps and robust automation Embrace change, always open to replacing what you built yesterday with something better today Participate, own and deliver Sprint tasks and help drive the team forward. Collaborate with teams and individuals to complete your team assignment on time, with quality. Develop and test your assigned tasks. Through unit testing implementation of sprint tasks using XUnit and/or JUnit. Develop client / server solutions with an emphasis on open source technologies. Prototype ideas, execute and learn from them and enrich the overall team experience. Experience and Qualifications: 4+ years of experience working as Full Stack developer with a Product company. BS/MS in Computer Science or related technical discipline Preferable from premiere institute. Well versed with front end technologies and frameworks like React, Angular, Vue, Advanced JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SASS, LESS, Webpack Well versed with technologies and frameworks like JAVA/C#, Node, Python, Spring, AWS technologies like Lambda, ECS, S3, EMR, DynamoDB, Cognito, IOT, Step Functions, EC2, API Gateways Clear understanding of developing UI as well as backend architectures Unit testing frameworks like JSUnit, Mocha, Jasmine, Jest, QUnit Build and dependency management tools (Ant, Ivy) Should have clear understanding of Continuous Integration and should have used or configured such tools in the past Clear understanding of major enterprise design patterns. An agile proponent and scrum practitioner. Web services experience REST/GRAPHQL/Microservices Good working understanding of commonly used data structures, algorithms and design patterns. Accommodation requests If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request. We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia Expedia Partner Solutions, Vrbo , trivago , Orbitz , Travelocity , Hotwire , Wotif , ebookers , CheapTickets , Expedia Group Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert and Expedia Cruises . Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you're confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success. Why Join Us? To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We're building a more open world. Join us. Expedia Group Advertising is redefining how travel brands connect with global audiences. Our Publishing Team owns the end to end delivery of display and travel ads across Expedia's white label and partner platforms. We're building the next generation of video ad infrastructure, AI powered tooling, and Rapid API integrations to deliver smarter, more engaging ad experiences. This is a frontend heavy full stack role, ideal for engineers who want to grow across the stack while focusing on building scalable, high performance UI systems. You'll join a senior, collaborative team that values autonomy, curiosity, and a "Go Get What's Next" mindset. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, takes initiative, and is excited to shape the future of travel advertising. In this role, you will: Develop scalable cloud native full stack applications that deals in terabytes of data Be responsible for your products, with a focus on DevOps and robust automation Embrace change, always open to replacing what you built yesterday with something better today Participate, own and deliver Sprint tasks and help drive the team forward. Collaborate with teams and individuals to complete your team assignment on time, with quality. Develop and test your assigned tasks. Through unit testing implementation of sprint tasks using XUnit and/or JUnit. Develop client / server solutions with an emphasis on open source technologies. Prototype ideas, execute and learn from them and enrich the overall team experience. Experience and Qualifications: 4+ years of experience working as Full Stack developer with a Product company. BS/MS in Computer Science or related technical discipline Preferable from premiere institute. Well versed with front end technologies and frameworks like React, Angular, Vue, Advanced JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SASS, LESS, Webpack Well versed with technologies and frameworks like JAVA/C#, Node, Python, Spring, AWS technologies like Lambda, ECS, S3, EMR, DynamoDB, Cognito, IOT, Step Functions, EC2, API Gateways Clear understanding of developing UI as well as backend architectures Unit testing frameworks like JSUnit, Mocha, Jasmine, Jest, QUnit Build and dependency management tools (Ant, Ivy) Should have clear understanding of Continuous Integration and should have used or configured such tools in the past Clear understanding of major enterprise design patterns. An agile proponent and scrum practitioner. Web services experience REST/GRAPHQL/Microservices Good working understanding of commonly used data structures, algorithms and design patterns. Accommodation requests If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request. We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia Expedia Partner Solutions, Vrbo , trivago , Orbitz , Travelocity , Hotwire , Wotif , ebookers , CheapTickets , Expedia Group Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert and Expedia Cruises . Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you're confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
Overview Senior Software Developer Remote with ad-hoc travel to Manchester Experience within UK central government required 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. About the Role We're looking for a Senior Software Developer with strong expertise in Node.js (preferably), alongside Java or JavaScript, to join our growing team. To be considered for this role, candidates must: be eligible for BPSS clearance. have proven experience delivering projects within UK central government. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying secure, scalable, and user-focused applications. This is a hands-on role where you'll work across both frontend and backend technologies, build services and APIs, and contribute to high-impact government programmes. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Node.js (primary), plus Java and/or JavaScript. Build and integrate REST APIs to support digital services. Work with event-driven architectures using Kafka and AWS SQS. Implement infrastructure as code and automated deployments using Terraform. Contribute to the design and delivery of microservices in containerised environments (Docker, AWS ECS). Implement authentication and identity management with AWS Cognito. Support and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitLab. Collaborate with designers, product owners, and engineers to deliver high-quality outcomes. Ensure clean, maintainable, and secure code through testing and best practices. Share knowledge and mentor junior developers where needed. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Senior Software Developer in complex environments. Strong expertise in Node.js (essential); Java and/or JavaScript also valuable. Hands-on experience designing and consuming REST APIs. Familiarity with event-driven systems (Kafka, SQS). Strong understanding of microservices architecture. Proficiency with Docker and containerisation. Experience with AWS services (ECS, SQS, Cognito). Infrastructure as Code with Terraform. Experience with GitLab pipelines / CI/CD. Prior experience working on UK central government projects (essential). Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, delivery-focused mindset. Clearance Requirement Must be eligible for BPSS clearance. At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship. Benefits Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure. Join a rapidly expanding consultancy where personal growth is part of our DNA. Flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes. Private medical insurance through Aviva. Company pension plan through Nest. 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Access to Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform. Generous employee referral programme. Highly collaborative and collegial environment with clear opportunities for career advancement. Choice of device (PC or Mac). Diversity & Inclusion At Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our employees and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and supported.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Overview Senior Software Developer Remote with ad-hoc travel to Manchester Experience within UK central government required 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. About the Role We're looking for a Senior Software Developer with strong expertise in Node.js (preferably), alongside Java or JavaScript, to join our growing team. To be considered for this role, candidates must: be eligible for BPSS clearance. have proven experience delivering projects within UK central government. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying secure, scalable, and user-focused applications. This is a hands-on role where you'll work across both frontend and backend technologies, build services and APIs, and contribute to high-impact government programmes. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Node.js (primary), plus Java and/or JavaScript. Build and integrate REST APIs to support digital services. Work with event-driven architectures using Kafka and AWS SQS. Implement infrastructure as code and automated deployments using Terraform. Contribute to the design and delivery of microservices in containerised environments (Docker, AWS ECS). Implement authentication and identity management with AWS Cognito. Support and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitLab. Collaborate with designers, product owners, and engineers to deliver high-quality outcomes. Ensure clean, maintainable, and secure code through testing and best practices. Share knowledge and mentor junior developers where needed. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Senior Software Developer in complex environments. Strong expertise in Node.js (essential); Java and/or JavaScript also valuable. Hands-on experience designing and consuming REST APIs. Familiarity with event-driven systems (Kafka, SQS). Strong understanding of microservices architecture. Proficiency with Docker and containerisation. Experience with AWS services (ECS, SQS, Cognito). Infrastructure as Code with Terraform. Experience with GitLab pipelines / CI/CD. Prior experience working on UK central government projects (essential). Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, delivery-focused mindset. Clearance Requirement Must be eligible for BPSS clearance. At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship. Benefits Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure. Join a rapidly expanding consultancy where personal growth is part of our DNA. Flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes. Private medical insurance through Aviva. Company pension plan through Nest. 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Access to Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform. Generous employee referral programme. Highly collaborative and collegial environment with clear opportunities for career advancement. Choice of device (PC or Mac). Diversity & Inclusion At Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our employees and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and supported.
