Front End Developer (SC Cleared)
Security Clearance: Active SC required
Location: Northern based priority – can commute to either Newcastle or Manchester site once per week
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.
We are seeking a skilled Front-End Developer who can design, build, and improve user-focused software solutions. As a Front-End Developer, you will be responsible for creating accessible, efficient, and secure interfaces that enhance user experience. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure that front-end components integrate seamlessly with the overall system and follow best practices in coding and testing.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain responsive, secure, and accessible front-end code that is clean and reusable.
Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and back-end developers to ensure a cohesive user experience.
Use a test-driven development approach, ensuring front-end components are thoroughly tested.
Support production environments, troubleshooting and optimizing front-end performance as needed.
Mentor junior developers, sharing knowledge and best practices in front-end development.
Adhere to established Engineering guidelines and contribute to front-end development standards.
Requirements:
Proficiency in JavaScript, with experience in modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue).
Knowledge of CSS frameworks and pre-processors (e.g., SCSS, SASS, or LESS) for creating visually appealing, responsive layouts.
Experience with GitLab for version control, Docker for containerization, and Maven or similar build tools.
Familiarity with functional testing tools such as Mocha, Postman, and WebDriver.
Understanding of accessibility testing tools like aXe-Core and performance/security testing with OWASP ZAP, JMeter, and SonarQube.
Strong knowledge of front-end performance optimization and accessibility best practices.
Experience in designing user-centric interfaces that are both functional and visually engaging.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Benefits:
Join a rapidly expanding start-up where personal growth is a part of our DNA.
Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes.
Receive private medical insurance through Aviva.
Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest.
25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources.
Participate in a generous employee referral program.
A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement.
Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation.
Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac.
Diversity & Inclusion:
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 for all.
Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their 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.
At Amber Labs, all employees are required to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.
What Happens Next?
Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two-stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.
Top Skills
What We Do
Amber Labs is a partnership of highly-skilled consultants and technologists.
We specialise in the evolution of Data Engineering, Cloud and Analytics.
We focus on delivering value from our client’s data using innovative approaches that reduce risk and delivery time, and that we are constantly improving through R&D.
Amber Labs was founded on three key principles:
An employee first internal culture, through diverse investment and exciting opportunities for our team, and a partnership structure ensuring everyone has an opportunity to share in the success of Amber Labs.
Persistent analysis to identify opportunities to develop artefacts, accelerators and automation that allow rapid deployment of highly-technical solutions to the cloud or on-premise for our clients.
Consistent investment into our ADM (Amber Labs Delivery Methodology -underpinned by Agile Methodology) to ensure we maximise velocity, quality and value
