PHP Engineer

CAVU

Job Title: PHP / Laravel Developer
Location: Remote-first
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About CAVU

For airports, for partners, for people. We are CAVU.

Formed from the union of MAGO, MAG USA and our network of direct-to-consumer brands – who together drive market-leading passenger spend for airports across the world – we’ve combined our resources to address evolving passenger needs today, and exceed them as we move forward into tomorrow.

From our revenue-accelerating single platform technology, Propel (currently handling over 2 million searches a day, with plans to significantly increase), to our world-class hospitality venues including Hangar, 1903, and Escape Lounges, our solutions make travel more seamless and enjoyable for passengers – and more profitable for our clients and partners.

Our name is taken from the aviation meteorology term, Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited – the perfect flying condition. But more than just a name, CAVU is our mindset. It reflects our proud aviation heritage, our drive to push boundaries, and the essence of what we do: creating seamless, enjoyable travel experiences for airport passengers.

If you're looking for a career where you can make a real impact, bring new ideas to life, and help shape the future of airport travel, then CAVU is the place for you.

Together, we can reach new heights. Together, we are CAVU.

About You

One of our core values is Find a better way – so we’re looking for someone who’s naturally curious, driven to solve problems, and excited by innovation.

You’ll enjoy working through ambiguity, collaborating with product owners and teammates to determine the best solutions – always with a mindset of building maintainable rather than overly complex systems.

You’ll also benefit from a culture that cares deeply about code quality: we use tools like PHPStan and give developers dedicated time to implement improvements. We’ll support you to grow your skills beyond PHP – into AWS, Infrastructure as Code, and much more.

Essentials

• PHP (Laravel 10+)
• AWS
• Understanding of CI/CT/CD pipelines

Desirable

We encourage anyone with experience in the following to apply:

• PHP 8+
• Event-driven architectures
• Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform)
• Understanding of design patterns
• Experience with industry-leading tools such as:
• Auth0
• Harness
• LaunchDarkly
• GitHub Copilot (we’ll cover your subscription)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Learning & Growth:
• We’ll pay for you to become AWS certified
• Up to 2 days per month dedicated to learning and development in an area of your choice
• Perks & Benefits:
• 25 Days Holiday, increasing 1 day per year with service (up to 28)
• Option to buy up to 10 more days annual leave, plus 4 flexible bank holidays
• 10% Company Pension
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• MediCash Scheme
• On-site gym (where applicable)
• Discounts on CAVU products including Escape Lounges and Airport Parking, plus retail and rail offers
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Regular health, wellbeing, and ID&E events
• Formal and informal development opportunities, including mentoring and learning grants
• Enhanced parental leave (T&Cs apply)

The Interview Process

1. Recruiter Screen – 15-minute call to explore your experience and expectations
2. Meet the Engineering Manager
3. Take-home test
4. Final discussion

Inclusion, Diversity & Equity at CAVU

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. At CAVU, we believe diverse teams lead to better innovation, creativity, and understanding of our customers. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Did you know? Some people are less likely to apply if they don’t meet every requirement – particularly women and those from marginalised groups. So if you’re reading this and thinking “I’m close, but not quite a 100% match” – we’d still love to hear from you.

If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we’re here to support you.

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