Remote Full Stack PHP developer

PHP Laravel Software Engineer - Full Stack - 9 month Contract

This is a full remote opportunity but you do need to live +/- 3 hours from GMT (UK time) for communication with the team.

Cyberhawk pairs expert drone inspection services with our powerful iHawk aerial data management platform to provide reliable insight for our energy and large capital project clients. Ultimately, our software helps keep people out of danger whilst helping our clients make smarter decisions and reduce their carbon footprint.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced PHP Laravel Developer to work on our cloud-based application on an initial 9 month contract.

Our tech environment:

Our code base is varied. We are not expecting someone to have experience across our whole stack but this gives you an idea of what we use.

• Environment: PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, React, React Native, SQL (MySQL and maria DB), AWS, Azure, Docker, Git & Git Actions, GitHub Copilot, AWS SQS, MapBox and 3D visualisation with ThreeJS and Cesium.


• Design patterns / Important areas: Microservices, Security, Scalability, Usability, Cloud Native, Performance, CI/CD.


• Methodologies: Agile, User Centred Design.

Who would be a good fit?:

• A full stack engineer with PHP Laravel.


• Someone who understands Front-end technologies.


• Someone who understands and adheres to agile delivery processes.


• Someone with good communication skills.


• Someone who takes ownership, responsibility and pride in their work.


• A good problem solver who is able to bring ideas and discuss with colleagues.


• Someone who is confident embracing and leveraging AI but knows to find the balance of using it to empower rather than replace their existing abilities.

Our values and what it is like to work at Cyberhawk:

• We have a no drama way of working.


• We work as one team, growing together, sharing our knowledge and skills to help us all succeed and feel valued.


• We are a team who cares about the work we are doing and find it rewarding.


• We value learning and seeking out new challenges and we are not afraid to make mistakes.


• We are open and honest in our communication and trust and respect each other.


• We strive to deliver the best results and deliver work that we are all proud of.


• We enjoy our work, contribute and make ourselves heard.


• More importantly, we have a laugh and fun whilst doing it!

Our recruitment process:

Whilst we are a forward-thinking company and are looking for candidates comfortable with leveraging AI, we hugely value human interaction and everyone’s unique style, ideas and stories. We want to hear about your projects and experiences, how you like to work and find out about you as a person.

Our process is designed so that we all have a chance to make sure the fit is right for you and us.

1. Submit your CV (and a cover note if you wish).

All of our applications are reviewed manually with a human eye.

We will ask you some questions at this stage too so that you have a chance to tell us about yourself in your own words.

2. Initial video call with our Talent Team: A 20-30 minute conversation where we will chat about the role, what it is like to work at Cyberhawk, yourself and your experience.

3. Call with our Development Manager: A more in-depth call, discussing your skills and experience.

4. Technical chat: A 1 hour in-depth technical discussion.

You will have a chance to ask questions at each stage of the interview process.

We are not using recruitment agencies to recruit for this vacancy, please apply directly.