Kotlin Developer (Current SC)

Location: Remote ad hoc occasional onsite work mainly central London

Sector: Central Government Project

Type: Salary based 12 month FTC

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.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Kotlin Developer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in building robust, scalable, and maintainable applications using Kotlin. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, product owners, and QA engineers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Kotlin (backend, Android, or full-stack depending on role).
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across development and production environments.
• Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver incremental value and improvements.
• Stay up to date with the latest Kotlin, JVM, Android, and backend technologies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Kotlin Developer (2–5+ years).
• Strong proficiency with Kotlin and deep understanding of its features (coroutines, DSLs, extension functions, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following:
• Backend: Ktor, Spring Boot with Kotlin, Micronaut, or similar.
• Android: Jetpack Compose, Android SDK, MVVM/MVI architecture.
• Full-Stack: Kotlin with frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of OOP, functional programming, and design patterns.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and GraphQL.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of unit testing, integration testing, and test automation.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

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.
• Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac.

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 12 month FTC, and all employees are required to hold current SC. 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.