PHP Engineer

Manchester Airport plc.; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport solutions provider is seeking a PHP / Laravel Developer. In this remote-first role, you'll develop and maintain scalable applications, collaborating closely with product owners. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in PHP and a drive for innovation. Benefits include AWS certification support, generous vacation days, and a company pension. Join a diverse team dedicated to enhancing the travel experience for passengers.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday, increasing annual leave

10% Company Pension

Annual Bonus Scheme

On-site gym

Discounts on products and services

2 paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience with PHP 8+.
• Background in event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable PHP applications using Laravel.
• Collaborate with product owners to create effective solutions.
• Commit to code quality and continuous learning.

Skills

PHP

AWS

Understanding of CI/CT/CD pipelines

Tools

Terraform

Auth0

GitHub Copilot

Job description

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.

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

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
• 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
• 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

• Recruiter Screen – 15-minute call to explore your experience and expectations
• Meet the Engineering Manager
• Take-home testFinal discussion

Inclusion, Diversity & Equity at CAVU

We’re building something brilliant at CAVU: a diverse team of People who reflect the global customer base that we serve. We’re proudly part of MAG and together we’re on a mission to be number one in our industries, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across businesses, there’s space of your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG and CAVU, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.