Full Stack Developer

Full Stack Developer

Location: Mostly remote/ad-hoc travel to Newcastle (max 1 day per month)

Work Pattern: Full time/12 Month Fixed Term Contract

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.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications and services. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Node.js, React, Angular, AWS, and Terraform and experience working in a microservices and event-driven architecture environment.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior developers, and ensure best development practices are upheld. You will also be responsible for the operational stability, performance, and resilience of the applications you build.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of full-stack applications.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Ensure code quality, security, and performance through best development practices.
• Develop and maintain microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Implement DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Manage and optimize databases (SQL & NoSQL - PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Utilize AWS cloud services effectively, ensuring application scalability and reliability.
• Ensure smooth integration with messaging systems like RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or Apache Kafka.
• Troubleshoot production issues, implement fixes, and enhance system stability.
• Promote knowledge sharing and mentor junior developers within the team.

Required Experience:

• Frontend Development: React, Angular
• Backend Development: Node.js, Java (11+) with Spring Boot
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Terraform
• CI/CD & DevOps Tools: Git, GitLab CI, Jenkins
• API Development & Integration: RESTful APIs, API Gateway (Kong or equivalent)
• Messaging Systems: ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka
• Microservices & Event-Driven Architecture

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Express, Mongoose, Sequelize, Gulp
• Experience in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization frameworks (OAuth, JWT)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, ELK Stack)

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.

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.