Full Stack Engineer

Summary

Join Amber Labs, a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy, as a Full Stack Engineer. This full-time, remote (UK-based) role requires expertise in Node.js and TypeScript, with experience in backend development and cloud technologies (AWS, EKS, Kubernetes). You will design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure system reliability. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving skills and thrives in a collaborative environment. Amber Labs offers a flexible work environment, private medical insurance, a company pension plan, generous annual leave, and various other perks.

Requirements

• Strong experience with Node.js and TypeScript
• Solid understanding of backend development, including database integration and asynchronous programming
• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, particularly EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service)
• Understanding of Kubernetes for orchestration and scaling of containerised applications
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and contribute innovative solutions

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using Node.js and TypeScript
• Build, maintain, and document RESTful or GraphQL APIs to support front-end and external integrations
• Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration and performance
• Leverage container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) to deploy, scale, and manage applications
• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud-based solutions, preferably in AWS environments using services like EKS
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices and coding standards
• Debug and resolve production issues, ensuring system reliability and uptime
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and incorporate them into existing solutions where relevant

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, or GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL databases)

Benefits

• Flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes
• Private medical insurance through Aviva
• 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
• Generous employee referral program
• Highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement
• Encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation
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