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Description - At Sabio Group, we're dedicated to fostering an environment where employees thrive. Since 1998, we've built a dynamic culture that is both challenging and fun, driven by a team of ambitious, knowledgeable individuals who are passionate about leading the CX revolution. We're seeking creative, resourceful people to join our fast-growing organisation, where you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to a culture of continuous learning. We work with some of the worlds largest organisations across various industries, delivering exceptional digital customer experiences through our unique blend of expertise, technology, and insight. As one of Europes fastest-growing providers of CX transformation solutions, were committed to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse society we serve.
Description - At Sabio Group, we're dedicated to fostering an environment where employees thrive. Since 1998, we've built a dynamic culture that is both challenging and fun, driven by a team of ambitious, knowledgeable individuals who are passionate about leading the CX revolution. We're seeking creative, resourceful people to join our fast-growing organisation, where you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to a culture of continuous learning. We work with some of the worlds largest organisations across various industries, delivering exceptional digital customer experiences through our unique blend of expertise, technology, and insight. As one of Europes fastest-growing providers of CX transformation solutions, were committed to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse society we serve.
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Company Description - The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is the United Kingdoms largest funder of health and care research. The NIHR invests more than £1.6 billion a year of research funding from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). The NIHRs research programmes, people, centres of excellence and systems together represent the most integrated health research system in the world. Established in 2006 by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the NIHRs mission is to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. It funds, supports, and delivers high-quality research that addresses the needs of patients, the public, and the healthcare system. Job Description - The National Institute for Health and Care Research is seeking a strategic and experienced leader to head our Data and Analytics function.
Company Description - The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is the United Kingdoms largest funder of health and care research. The NIHR invests more than £1.6 billion a year of research funding from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). The NIHRs research programmes, people, centres of excellence and systems together represent the most integrated health research system in the world. Established in 2006 by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the NIHRs mission is to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. It funds, supports, and delivers high-quality research that addresses the needs of patients, the public, and the healthcare system. Job Description - The National Institute for Health and Care Research is seeking a strategic and experienced leader to head our Data and Analytics function.
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At Moss, we give finance professionals the power to automate their day-to-day and make forward-thinking decisions. Our team and culture make us unique were driven by impact and growth, where every one of us strives to learn and excel. Recognised by Sifteds Rising 100 and LinkedIn's Top Startups , were here to help propel your career and together, make Moss a lasting success. We are hiring an Applied AI Engineer to design, build, and scale customer-facing AI agents that transform how finance teams work. Youll own projects from design to production and set the standard for applied AI at Moss. Your Responsibilities * Build & Evaluate AI Agents: Design, implement, and rigorously test finance automation agents in production. * Auditability & Control: Architect agents that provide a transparent audit trail of all reasoning steps and enable user intervention at any time.
At Moss, we give finance professionals the power to automate their day-to-day and make forward-thinking decisions. Our team and culture make us unique were driven by impact and growth, where every one of us strives to learn and excel. Recognised by Sifteds Rising 100 and LinkedIn's Top Startups , were here to help propel your career and together, make Moss a lasting success. We are hiring an Applied AI Engineer to design, build, and scale customer-facing AI agents that transform how finance teams work. Youll own projects from design to production and set the standard for applied AI at Moss. Your Responsibilities * Build & Evaluate AI Agents: Design, implement, and rigorously test finance automation agents in production. * Auditability & Control: Architect agents that provide a transparent audit trail of all reasoning steps and enable user intervention at any time.
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Senior Python Engineer I Python I AWS - London/Hybrid - Slalom is a global, human-centric business and technology consulting firm. We specialise in partnering with organisations that aspire to excellence, helping them tackle complex challenges and achieve transformative results through strategy, technology, and business transformation services. By prioritising people, Slalom creates a unique consulting experience, with a team of strategists and engineers delivering practical, end-to-end solutions that drive impactful outcomes for our clients. We empower people and organisations to dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. Our Software Engineering team builds the core applications and services that power our products and deliver value to users around the world. We focus on creating scalable, secure, and high-performance systems that enable rapid in
Senior Python Engineer I Python I AWS - London/Hybrid - Slalom is a global, human-centric business and technology consulting firm. We specialise in partnering with organisations that aspire to excellence, helping them tackle complex challenges and achieve transformative results through strategy, technology, and business transformation services. By prioritising people, Slalom creates a unique consulting experience, with a team of strategists and engineers delivering practical, end-to-end solutions that drive impactful outcomes for our clients. We empower people and organisations to dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. Our Software Engineering team builds the core applications and services that power our products and deliver value to users around the world. We focus on creating scalable, secure, and high-performance systems that enable rapid in
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Storyteq helps marketing and creative teams in top brands to scale their creative production and gain control over their marketing campaigns. Through our platform, our clients can streamline campaign workflows, automate their creative production through templates & AI and activate engaging campaigns that go to market faster. We believe creativity takes time, but creative production shouldnt. Since 2016 our mission has been to revolutionize the way creative assets are created and used. Magic happens when we let technology empower creativity. Our endless curiosity and relentless commitment to our customers lies at the heart of our problem-solving approach. This shared mission is woven into our values: we dream big, think differently, and are stronger together. About the job - You will be a part of the Templating Domain where we work to enable global enterprises to effic
Storyteq helps marketing and creative teams in top brands to scale their creative production and gain control over their marketing campaigns. Through our platform, our clients can streamline campaign workflows, automate their creative production through templates & AI and activate engaging campaigns that go to market faster. We believe creativity takes time, but creative production shouldnt. Since 2016 our mission has been to revolutionize the way creative assets are created and used. Magic happens when we let technology empower creativity. Our endless curiosity and relentless commitment to our customers lies at the heart of our problem-solving approach. This shared mission is woven into our values: we dream big, think differently, and are stronger together. About the job - You will be a part of the Templating Domain where we work to enable global enterprises to effic
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Overview - How You'll Make an Impact - We're looking for a Full-stack Software Engineer to join our London team as part of the Experiences Squad - we want someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, someone who wants to make a positive impact to their environment and someone with a mentality of self-growth and continuously strives to learn new things. Our Engineering team is a high performing, highly motivated and tech-enthusiastic team based in London. We ship code into production on a weekly basis; fostering a continuous delivery mentality, paired with CI systems, enables us to release new features to customers regularly. This role will report to the Director of Software Engineering and you will partner with other tech squads and the commercial functions globally. This is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days per week in our London office. What You'll Achieve
Overview - How You'll Make an Impact - We're looking for a Full-stack Software Engineer to join our London team as part of the Experiences Squad - we want someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, someone who wants to make a positive impact to their environment and someone with a mentality of self-growth and continuously strives to learn new things. Our Engineering team is a high performing, highly motivated and tech-enthusiastic team based in London. We ship code into production on a weekly basis; fostering a continuous delivery mentality, paired with CI systems, enables us to release new features to customers regularly. This role will report to the Director of Software Engineering and you will partner with other tech squads and the commercial functions globally. This is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days per week in our London office. What You'll Achieve
Were Civica, and we create software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local government, to education, health, and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to provide essential services to over 100 million citizens. Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work, supporting the needs of citizens and those who serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point in our journey to realise that aspiration. Why you will love this opportunity as Senior Data Analyst in our People Analytics Team at Civica - We are looking for a People Analytics Senior Data Analyst to join our global People Systems & Data team. This is a small but high-impact team with significant opportunity to shape how we use data across the business.
Were Civica, and we create software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local government, to education, health, and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to provide essential services to over 100 million citizens. Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work, supporting the needs of citizens and those who serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point in our journey to realise that aspiration. Why you will love this opportunity as Senior Data Analyst in our People Analytics Team at Civica - We are looking for a People Analytics Senior Data Analyst to join our global People Systems & Data team. This is a small but high-impact team with significant opportunity to shape how we use data across the business.
Were Civica, and we create software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local government, to education, health, and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to provide essential services to over 100 million citizens. Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work, supporting the needs of citizens and those who serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point in our journey to realise that aspiration. Why you will love this opportunity as People Systems Partner at Civica - We are looking for a People Systems Partner to join our global People Systems & Data team . This is a small but high-impact team with significant opportunity to improve how our HR technology ecosystem operates.
Were Civica, and we create software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local government, to education, health, and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to provide essential services to over 100 million citizens. Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work, supporting the needs of citizens and those who serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point in our journey to realise that aspiration. Why you will love this opportunity as People Systems Partner at Civica - We are looking for a People Systems Partner to join our global People Systems & Data team . This is a small but high-impact team with significant opportunity to improve how our HR technology ecosystem operates.
Lead Software Developer || Experience within UK central government required - Remote with ad-hoc travel to Manchester - 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. About the Role - We're looking for a Lead Software Developer with deep expertise in backend development and cloud-native technologies to join our growing team. * Be eligible for BPSS clearance . * Have proven experience delivering projects within UK central government .
Lead Software Developer || Experience within UK central government required - Remote with ad-hoc travel to Manchester - 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. About the Role - We're looking for a Lead Software Developer with deep expertise in backend development and cloud-native technologies to join our growing team. * Be eligible for BPSS clearance . * Have proven experience delivering projects within UK central government .
: VP, Data & Analytics (New York)Reporting to - About Fremantle - Join the place creatives call home! Fremantle is a world leader in creating, producing and distributing across Entertainment, Drama, Film and Documentary content. Our formats are some of the most successful of all time, and our series and films are watched in 180 countries around the world. From critically acclaimed dramas like The Responder, starring Martin Freeman, award winning films including Paolo Sorrentinos Oscar nominated The Hand of God to incredible entertainment like The Rap Game, Too Hot to Handle, The Apprentice and Britains Got Talent, we make shows with global appeal. Our Purpose - We aspire to tell stories that connect people around the world. We believe our shows should reflect and celebrate the world we live in and we want to create irresistible entertainment and engage with our audien
: VP, Data & Analytics (New York)Reporting to - About Fremantle - Join the place creatives call home! Fremantle is a world leader in creating, producing and distributing across Entertainment, Drama, Film and Documentary content. Our formats are some of the most successful of all time, and our series and films are watched in 180 countries around the world. From critically acclaimed dramas like The Responder, starring Martin Freeman, award winning films including Paolo Sorrentinos Oscar nominated The Hand of God to incredible entertainment like The Rap Game, Too Hot to Handle, The Apprentice and Britains Got Talent, we make shows with global appeal. Our Purpose - We aspire to tell stories that connect people around the world. We believe our shows should reflect and celebrate the world we live in and we want to create irresistible entertainment and engage with our audien
Part of the Implementation, Logistics & Customer Support team - This role will lead the remote monitoring of our systems in the field, be able to solve standard technical issues for our clients and work with the engineering team to solve more complex problems. There is great capacity for growth in this role as the company grows. This position will suit someone who enjoys solving technical problems, working collaboratively and contributing to high-quality customer support experience. * Monitor the fleet of deployed hardware using tools and provide input on the development of fit-for-purpose new tools for monitoring and troubleshooting * Working in an agile way to facilitate the investigation of technical issues to help with overall customer satisfaction * Receiving calls, chats or tickets from clients dealing with technical or functional issues, replying to requests an
Part of the Implementation, Logistics & Customer Support team - This role will lead the remote monitoring of our systems in the field, be able to solve standard technical issues for our clients and work with the engineering team to solve more complex problems. There is great capacity for growth in this role as the company grows. This position will suit someone who enjoys solving technical problems, working collaboratively and contributing to high-quality customer support experience. * Monitor the fleet of deployed hardware using tools and provide input on the development of fit-for-purpose new tools for monitoring and troubleshooting * Working in an agile way to facilitate the investigation of technical issues to help with overall customer satisfaction * Receiving calls, chats or tickets from clients dealing with technical or functional issues, replying to requests an
Rithum is the world's most trusted commerce network, accelerating how brands, suppliers, and retailers work together to deliver seamless e-commerce experiences. We provide an unmatched platform for brands and retailers, enabling them to accelerate growth, optimise operations across channels, scale product offerings and enhance margins. Today, more than 40,000 companies trust Rithum to grow their business across hundreds of channels, representing over $50 billion in annual GMV. Using our commerce, marketing, and delivery solutions, our customers create optimised consumer shopping journeys from beginning to end. Overview - As a Software Support Specialist, you play a crucial role in providing accurate and timely support to our clients. Your responsibilities include promptly responding to clients' requests, accurately documenting issues and resolutions, and proactively .
Rithum is the world's most trusted commerce network, accelerating how brands, suppliers, and retailers work together to deliver seamless e-commerce experiences. We provide an unmatched platform for brands and retailers, enabling them to accelerate growth, optimise operations across channels, scale product offerings and enhance margins. Today, more than 40,000 companies trust Rithum to grow their business across hundreds of channels, representing over $50 billion in annual GMV. Using our commerce, marketing, and delivery solutions, our customers create optimised consumer shopping journeys from beginning to end. Overview - As a Software Support Specialist, you play a crucial role in providing accurate and timely support to our clients. Your responsibilities include promptly responding to clients' requests, accurately documenting issues and resolutions, and proactively .
Architect and develop scalable and performant mission critical web applications using Next.js for front-end and Node.js for API development.
Architect and develop scalable and performant mission critical web applications using Next.js for front-end and Node.js for API development.
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The OpenPayd platform delivers a suite of banking and payments infrastructure: accounts in over 40 currencies, FX, on/off ramp, international and domestic payments, Open Banking services all via a single API.
The OpenPayd platform delivers a suite of banking and payments infrastructure: accounts in over 40 currencies, FX, on/off ramp, international and domestic payments, Open Banking services all via a single API.
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You possess a strong understanding of cloud computing, microservices, API design, and event-driven architectures.
You possess a strong understanding of cloud computing, microservices, API design, and event-driven architectures.
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Cybersecurity Incident Response Specialist - CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY * Remote with occasional trips to London (not expensed). * £750.00 per day. * 6 months. * ASAP start, ASAP interviews. * Right to work in the UK mandatory. The Cybersecurity Incident Response Specialist will be responsible for investigating, analysing and providing specialist expertise for the resolution of security incidents / attacks aimed at the client. Support the long-term strategic goals of Cyber Operations pillar support Senior Analysts and Analysts in managing incidents and liaise with SOC engineers to ensure appropriate security measures, technologies and processes are in place to avoid reoccurrence of incidents. * Demonstrate an ability to understand in detail how an incident has occurred without relying on alerts (e.g., reviewing logs and threat intelligence data).
Cybersecurity Incident Response Specialist - CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY * Remote with occasional trips to London (not expensed). * £750.00 per day. * 6 months. * ASAP start, ASAP interviews. * Right to work in the UK mandatory. The Cybersecurity Incident Response Specialist will be responsible for investigating, analysing and providing specialist expertise for the resolution of security incidents / attacks aimed at the client. Support the long-term strategic goals of Cyber Operations pillar support Senior Analysts and Analysts in managing incidents and liaise with SOC engineers to ensure appropriate security measures, technologies and processes are in place to avoid reoccurrence of incidents. * Demonstrate an ability to understand in detail how an incident has occurred without relying on alerts (e.g., reviewing logs and threat intelligence data).
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API Interaction: Familiarity with APIs, particularly in Python
API Interaction: Familiarity with APIs, particularly in Python
Experience with front-end JS frameworks (ideally Vue.js 3 + Composition API)
Experience with front-end JS frameworks (ideally Vue.js 3 + Composition API)
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Experience designing and managing API-based integrations and middleware tools (e.g., Zapier, Workato, Tray.io)
Experience designing and managing API-based integrations and middleware tools (e.g., Zapier, Workato, Tray.io)
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Day to day we build backend services, integrations with platforms like the Google Ads API, and features within Campaign Manager that give hoteliers both strategic control and tactical flexibility. * Integrations: Google Ads API, various metasearch and advertising platforms * Familiarity with the Google Ads API. * gRPC experience (we maintain a TypeScript Google Ads API library).
Day to day we build backend services, integrations with platforms like the Google Ads API, and features within Campaign Manager that give hoteliers both strategic control and tactical flexibility. * Integrations: Google Ads API, various metasearch and advertising platforms * Familiarity with the Google Ads API. * gRPC experience (we maintain a TypeScript Google Ads API library).
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Were Civica, and we create software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local government, to education, health, and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to provide essential services to over 100 million citizens. Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work, supporting the needs of citizens and those who serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point in our journey to realise that aspiration. Why you will love this opportunity as Senior Data Analyst in our People Analytics Team at Civica - We are looking for a People Analytics Senior Data Analyst to join our global People Systems & Data team. This is a small but high-impact team with significant opportunity to shape how we use data across the business.
Were Civica, and we create software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local government, to education, health, and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to provide essential services to over 100 million citizens. Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work, supporting the needs of citizens and those who serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point in our journey to realise that aspiration. Why you will love this opportunity as Senior Data Analyst in our People Analytics Team at Civica - We are looking for a People Analytics Senior Data Analyst to join our global People Systems & Data team. This is a small but high-impact team with significant opportunity to shape how we use data across the business.
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Gerrards Cross (Hybrid) FTC - Dec 25 - Jan 27 - Do you want to help shape software that affects thousands of lives? Who are we? We are ranked as the UKs #1 construction specific software player and our mission is simple; to provide market leading end-to-end software solutions to the construction and construction like industries across the entire build life cycle. If you are looking to build an exceptional career with an award-winning company youve come to the right place. Our teams are based in the UK, Europe, and India, working on products that are used on a global scale. We have a clear and defined road map to deliver over the next 3 years, which is centred around a large-scale digital transformation as well as continuing our growth and expansion. We embrace diversity and equality and want our employees to be comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.
Gerrards Cross (Hybrid) FTC - Dec 25 - Jan 27 - Do you want to help shape software that affects thousands of lives? Who are we? We are ranked as the UKs #1 construction specific software player and our mission is simple; to provide market leading end-to-end software solutions to the construction and construction like industries across the entire build life cycle. If you are looking to build an exceptional career with an award-winning company youve come to the right place. Our teams are based in the UK, Europe, and India, working on products that are used on a global scale. We have a clear and defined road map to deliver over the next 3 years, which is centred around a large-scale digital transformation as well as continuing our growth and expansion. We embrace diversity and equality and want our employees to be comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.
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XTM Group is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions in the field of translation management. Our mission is to help enterprises reach global markets more efficiently by creating, delivering, and supporting an industry-leading platform to automate and manage all aspects of the localization process. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and a passion for language technology to better serve customers and employees. We are dedicated to creating a solution-oriented and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and can contribute their best. Our core values guide their actions and are the foundation of our company culture, driving us to achieve the vision of being the leading Translation Management System for enterprises. We are seeking a highly technical Digital Growth Manager (SEO and AEO) to lead our digital marketing.
XTM Group is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions in the field of translation management. Our mission is to help enterprises reach global markets more efficiently by creating, delivering, and supporting an industry-leading platform to automate and manage all aspects of the localization process. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and a passion for language technology to better serve customers and employees. We are dedicated to creating a solution-oriented and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and can contribute their best. Our core values guide their actions and are the foundation of our company culture, driving us to achieve the vision of being the leading Translation Management System for enterprises. We are seeking a highly technical Digital Growth Manager (SEO and AEO) to lead our digital marketing.
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We are seeking an established Developer to become part of our Newcastle-based development team. This role will focus on upgrading and maintaining our core billing and quoting systems. Candidates that have experience with systems that handle high volumes of financial transactions and customer payments will be preferred. A little bit about us - We are a tech business that bundle household bills into one fixed monthly payment. Its a game changer. Its also a gorgeous place to work. Everybody gets stuck in to make things work, the team will make you feel welcome from day one, and the office is near some pretty great pubs. What youll be doing? Youll be part of a talented and diverse team that spans every aspect of the development process, including DevOps engineers, platform specialists, dedicated front-end developers, UI/UX designers, and versatile engineers skilled across
We are seeking an established Developer to become part of our Newcastle-based development team. This role will focus on upgrading and maintaining our core billing and quoting systems. Candidates that have experience with systems that handle high volumes of financial transactions and customer payments will be preferred. A little bit about us - We are a tech business that bundle household bills into one fixed monthly payment. Its a game changer. Its also a gorgeous place to work. Everybody gets stuck in to make things work, the team will make you feel welcome from day one, and the office is near some pretty great pubs. What youll be doing? Youll be part of a talented and diverse team that spans every aspect of the development process, including DevOps engineers, platform specialists, dedicated front-end developers, UI/UX designers, and versatile engineers skilled across
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Lead Frontend Developer - Remote with ad-hoc travel to Manchester || Experience within UK central government 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. About the Role - We're looking for a Lead Frontend Developer with deep expertise in modern web technologies and user interface development to join our growing team. * Be eligible for BPSS clearance . * Have proven experience delivering projects within UK central government
Lead Frontend Developer - Remote with ad-hoc travel to Manchester || Experience within UK central government 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. About the Role - We're looking for a Lead Frontend Developer with deep expertise in modern web technologies and user interface development to join our growing team. * Be eligible for BPSS clearance . * Have proven experience delivering projects within UK central government