Senior Java Software Engineer

Java Engineer Location: UK-based, hybrid, Manchester 1 x per week Salary: Competitive base salary plus benefits (DOE) Role type: Full time, permanent Role Summary Amber Labs is seeking a talented Java Engineer to support the delivery of a high profile digital programme within a large scale government environment. This role sits within an established multidisciplinary agile team and will play a key role in building robust, scalable backend services that support critical user facing platforms. Working closely with Business Analysts, Architects, QA Engineers, and fellow Developers, you will contribute across the full development life cycle, delivering high quality solutions with a strong emphasis on engineering excellence from the outset. This is an excellent opportunity for a backend-focused Java Engineer who thrives in collaborative environments and is passionate about building well-engineered, long-term solutions. Key Responsibilities Required Skills & Experience Strong backend development experience using Java and Spring BootProficiency with Git and modern version control practicesExperience building and deploying applications using DockerGood understanding of asynchronous messaging patterns and event-driven architecturesFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment practices Desirable Skills Exposure to Kubernetes (K8s) and container orchestrationExperience working with Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) integrations and file transfer solutions What We Offer 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, so you can actually switch offPrivate medical insurance with BupaRemote-first working with a base at Liverpool Street when you want itA personal training budget to invest in your growth, however that looks for youPerkbox, giving you access to hundreds of perks and discounts across eating out, shopping, wellness, entertainment and moreEV scheme after one year of service, supporting you in making the switch to electricRegular team socials with a group of people who genuinely enjoy working togetherEmployer pension contributionsA rewarding referral scheme which could earn you up to £3000 for any successful hiresAnd most importantly, the chance to be part of something from the ground up. Amber Labs is growing fast and the people joining now will shape what this business becomes.