Engineering Team Lead
Location: Remote
Work Pattern: Fixed Term Contract
Security Clearance: Required
The Company:
At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engineering Team Lead to join our multi-disciplinary product team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading a team of engineers, providing technical leadership, and ensuring seamless collaboration with Delivery and Product Leads. This role involves managing recruitment and retention, mentoring engineers, and driving the successful delivery and support of the team's services.
Key Requirements:
- Team Leadership:
- Recruit, retain, and manage engineering staff within the team’s scope.
- Lead a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Mentor Senior and Junior Developer/DevOps engineers, supporting their professional growth.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with the Delivery Lead and Product Lead to align engineering efforts with product goals.
- Actively participate and provide key input in agile ceremonies, ensuring effective team collaboration.
- Technical Leadership:
- Provide technical guidance based on extensive experience, working closely with Senior engineers in both own and adjacent teams.
- Maintain a detailed understanding of the team's products, their dependencies, and their support requirements.
- Support and Release Activities:
- Lead support activities, ensuring the team’s products are reliable and performant.
- Manage release activities, ensuring smooth and timely deployments.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for backend development.
- Experience with Camunda for process automation.
- Strong knowledge of React.js for frontend development.
- Expertise in Python and Flask for developing scalable applications.
- Familiarity with Postgres for database management.
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and practices.
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes for cloud and containerization.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience leading engineering teams in a product-focused environment.
- Strong technical background with hands-on experience in the mentioned technologies.
- Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and guide engineers.
- Strong collaborative skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Deep understanding of agile methodologies and their application in software development.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
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 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.
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Diversity & Inclusion:
Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes:
Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.
Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all.
Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace.
By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities.
This role at Amber Labs is a permanent position, and all employees are required to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.
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, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.
