Lead Software Engineer

Amber Labs Ltd

Cardiff, UK

5 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

itjobpro.co.uk

Tech stack

JavaScript (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services Mobile Application Development Continuous Integration Jinja (Template Engine) Node.Js Software Engineering TypeScript Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Test-Driven Development (TDD) Gitlab Twig (templating)

+2 more

Kubernetes Docker

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across major public sector programmes.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead engineering teams, shape technical direction, mentor developers, and help deliver secure, scalable, and accessible digital services. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive engineering excellence and ensure solutions meet the highest standards of performance, security, and usability.

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

Benefits & conditions

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.

What’s in It for You?

25 days annual leave plus public holidays, giving you time to properly switch off and recharge

Private medical insurance with Bupa

Remote-first working, with access to our Liverpool Street office when you want to collaborate in person

Personal training budget to support your professional development

Perkbox membership, with access to discounts across retail, travel, dining, wellness and entertainment

Electric Vehicle Scheme after one year of service

Regular team socials and opportunities to connect across the business

Employer pension contributions

Referral scheme offering up to £3,000 for successful hires

Opportunity to join a growing consultancy and genuinely influence its direction and success

About the company

Amber Labs is a leading UK and European technology consultancy delivering secure, user-centred digital services for government and public sector organisations.