Java Developer

Location: Hybrid (approximately 2 days per month required onsite in London)
Contract Type: Permanent/ or initial 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
Employer: Amber Labs – Digital Consultancy
Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required
Start Date: Immediate
About Amber Labs
Amber Labs is a forward-thinking digital consultancy delivering innovative cloud, data, and DevOps solutions across the UK public sector. We specialise in helping organisations achieve digital transformation at pace while maintaining the highest security and governance standards.
We are seeking a Java Developer to join a collaborative Agile delivery team and develop secure, scalable, and maintainable enterprise applications within a government delivery environment.
Role Overview
This role is centred on strong Java engineering, supported by practical experience with the Spring Framework, a solid understanding of software design patterns, and a passion for delivering high-quality code.
The successful candidate will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, working closely with developers, testers, architects, and business stakeholders while embracing modern engineering practices such as TDD, CI/CD, and containerisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring technologies
* Develop secure and scalable RESTful APIs
* Apply software design patterns and engineering best practices to produce maintainable solutions
* Write clean, testable code using TDD principles
* Contribute to automated testing and CI/CD pipelines
* Support containerised application development and deployment
* Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions
* Troubleshoot and resolve defects and production issues
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary Agile teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a dynamic and innovative team, with opportunities for professional growth and development
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to shape and influence asset management strategy in a fast‑paced 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
* 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
Diversity & Inclusion
Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. We celebrate individuality and believe that different perspectives drive innovation. Every colleague is valued, respected, and supported to thrive.
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: a conversation with the end client. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.
Apply Now and help shape the future of UK digital services with Amber Labs