PHP Software Engineer - Must have Active SC - 6 months - Remote

Duration: 6 months
Rate: £550 (Inside of IR35)
Location: Remote
Start Date: ASAP

Must have Active SC

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and support digital services using modern technologies such as PHP (Drupal 10, WordPress), JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and HTML/CSS.
• Deliver secure, scalable and accessible applications that meet user needs and adhere to government digital standards.
• Build and maintain APIs for internal and external consumption.
• Develop automated tests and integrate testing into continuous delivery pipelines using Cypress.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and containerised environments using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm charts, etc.
• Use version control tools (eg Git) effectively to manage code and collaborate with other developers.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Engage in peer reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Skills:

• Strong experience in PHP development, particularly with Drupal 10 and WordPress.
• Good knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and experience working with Node.js.
• Experience with Cypress or similar testing tools.
• Working knowledge of DevOps practices, including Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Comfortable working across both Front End (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and Back End systems.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Ability to build and maintain automated test suites in support of a Continuous Development environment.
• Familiarity with building accessible and user-centered services in line with GDS and GOV.UK Service Standards.