Lead Software Engineer, Amber Labs
Java/Azure, Contract
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IT consulting firm
Open for applications
IT consulting firm
21-100 employees
Open for applications
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To provide specialist services, automation, accelerators competitively to organisations across EMEA.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have experience working with containerized environments, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure while mentoring and leading engineering teams
- Experience with Kafka and Kong is a plus but not mandatory
- Proven leadership experience as a Lead Engineer or Senior Software Engineer
- Strong Java development skills, with experience in designing scalable applications
- Expertise in SQL and database optimization techniques
- Azure cloud experience, including deploying and managing cloud-native applications
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerization
- Strong understanding of GitLab for CI/CD and version control
- Ability to mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and set engineering best practices
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to guide technical teams effectively
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
Desirable
- Experience with Kafka for messaging and event-driven architectures
- Familiarity with Kong API Gateway for managing and securing APIs
- Exposure to microservices architecture and cloud-native development best practices
- Previous experience working in public sector or consulting environments
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Java, SQL, and Azure to provide technical leadership and guide a team in delivering high-quality cloud-native applications
- You will play a key role in architectural decision-making, driving best practices, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable, high-performance applications
- Technical Leadership: Lead a team of engineers, providing guidance on software development best practices
- Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain Java-basedapplications with optimized SQL database integration
- Cloud Infrastructure: Architect, deploy, and manage applications on Azure using Kubernetes and containerization
- CI/CD & DevOps: Streamline development workflows by implementing GitLab-based CI/CD pipelines
- Team Mentorship: Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth
- Architecture & Design: Make key technical decisions on system architecture, scalability, and security
- Agile Collaboration: Work closely with Product Owners, DevOps, and other stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals
- Performance Optimization: Ensure applications are built with efficiency, scalability, and security in mind
- Optional: Work with Kafka for event-driven architectures and Kong API Gateway for API management
Application process
- 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
Our take
The future is data. Yet, companies are not equipped with the knowledge and tools to effectively navigate this transition. After realising that many organisations require support on their data maturity journey, Amber Labs was founded to mature a business' capability in the cloud.
The company is made up of highly skilled consultants and technologists to create an IT consulting firm that specialises in the evolution of Data Engineering, Cloud, and Analytics. Amber Labs has a strong founding team and several rounds of seed funding, hence it will be interesting to see whether its approaches can successfully deliver value from client’s data.
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Insights
21% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Join a rapidly expanding startup 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
Company HQ
Holborn, London, UK
Leadership
Sebastien Payet
(CEO)Previously served as Public Sector Lead for Agile Solutions and as an Account Director of Financial Services for GBGroup.
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