PHP Developer

Amber Labs; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital consultancy in the UK is seeking a PHP Developer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves developing secure and scalable applications, adhering to government standards, and collaborating in an agile team. Ideal candidates should have 3–5 years of PHP experience, strong skills in object-oriented principles, and familiarity with DevOps practices. This position offers benefits like private medical insurance and a generous leave policy.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance (Aviva)

Company Pension Plan (Nest)

25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays

Perkbox – global employee rewards

Generous employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience as a PHP Developer.
• Strong understanding of Doctrine.
• Experience working within government environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality PHP applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new features.
• Apply DevOps best practices to enhance CI/CD automation.

Skills

PHP development

Object-oriented programming

DevOps practices

GitHub Actions

AWS cloud services

Tools

Laminas or Zend Framework

Job description

PHP Developer – 12-Month FTC

Location : Remote (UK-based)

Type : 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

Clearance Requirement : BPSS eligibility essential (we cannot sponsor)

Amber Labs is seeking a talented PHP Developer to join our growing digital consultancy team on a 12-month fixed‑term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work on impactful projects within UK Government environments while contributing to high‑quality engineering outcomes.

About the Role

As a PHP Developer, you will work as part of an agile delivery team, contributing to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of secure and scalable applications. You will collaborate closely with DevOps, architecture, and product teams to ensure delivery of robust technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality PHP applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and deliver new features.
• Apply DevOps best practices to enhance CI / CD pipelines and automation.
• Work within secure UK Government environments, following industry and security standards.
• Contribute to technical discussions, code reviews, and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience as a PHP Developer.
• Strong understanding of Doctrine and object‑oriented programming principles.
• Preferably experience with Laminas or Zend Framework.
• Good knowledge of DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services.
• Strong skills with GitHub Actions and workflow automation.
• Experience working within government or highly regulated environments.
• Eligible for BPSS clearance.

Why Amber Labs?

At Amber Labs, we pride ourselves on a culture of learning, innovation, and collaboration. You’ll join a diverse, supportive team delivering meaningful outcomes across UK Government digital transformation programmes.

Apply now and become part of Amber Labs’ growing engineering community.

Why Join Us?

• Join a fast‑growing consultancy delivering high‑impact public‑sector technology
• Develop skills across cloud engineering, secure development, automation, and large‑scale transformations
• Private Medical Insurance (Aviva)
• Company Pension Plan (Nest)
• 25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
• Perkbox – global employee rewards and wellbeing platform
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Supportive, inclusive environment encouraging innovation and growth
• Choose your preferred working device – Mac or PC

Diversity & Inclusion at Amber Labs

At Amber Labs, diversity fuels innovation. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and respected.

We:

• Welcome a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
• Promote equality and inclusion across all teams
• Maintain a workplace free from discrimination, bullying, and harassment

Important Information

• We cannot accept applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship
• BPSS eligibility is required before starting
• Applicants must be based in the UK and able to travel occasionally to Manchester

What Happens Next?

After reviewing your application, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to outline next steps. The process typically includes two interview stages, with a possible third involving our company Partners if required.