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Lead Software Engineer

Amber LabsEdinburgh, Scotland

Salary
£80k – £90k
Posted
6 August 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Amber Labs is hiring a Lead Software Engineer in Edinburgh, a full-time it role. The advertised salary is £80k – £90k. Amber Labs holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Lead Software Engineer Remote (UK) | BPSS Required | ️ Public Sector Experience Essential About Amber Labs Amber Labs is a leading UK and European technology consultancy delivering secure, user-centred digital services for government and public sector organisations. We foster a culture of collaboration, autonomy, and continuous learning, giving our teams the opportunity to solve complex challenges using modern technologies while delivering meaningful outcomes for citizens. What's in It for …
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  • Employer: Amber Labs — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £80k – £90k
  • How this salary compares: about 51% above the £59,418 median across 1,991 it roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Edinburgh, Scotland · Full-time
  • Similar roles nearby: 21 other live it roles in Edinburgh browse them
  • Posted: 6 August 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
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