Jobs in Reading, United Kingdom

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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

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

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

• 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

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.