Vacant job

Flightradar24 is one of the most successful growth-stage tech companies in Stockholm. Each day more than 4 million aviation enthusiasts use our app or website and we have many of the biggest names in aviation as business customers.

We are looking for an experienced PHP Developer who will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our web applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in PHP development, particularly with frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony, and also have experience or a strong interest in DevOps, and has potentially worked with Jenkins, AWS, Docker, and Terraform. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and work on innovative projects that have a significant impact.

The position is open to candidates who will work at our hybrid office-remote workplace in Stockholm, Sweden. Relocation is not offered for this role.

What you’ll do

• Develop and maintain scalable web applications using PHP frameworks such as Laravel and Symfony.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.
• Improve existing functionality and implement new innovations across our products.
• Utilise automation tools like Docker, Jenkins, and Terraform to streamline development workflows and enhance the Software Development Life-Cycle.
• Deploy, manage, and scale applications on AWS, leveraging services like EC2 and S3.
• Continuously improve and champion DevOps practices within the team.

Who you are

We’re looking for someone with a passion for innovation, who thrives in a collaborative environment, and has the technical skills to back it up. You’re a natural problem-solver, proactive, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in PHP development, with hands-on expertise in frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony.
• Strong familiarity with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Hands-on experience (or a strong interest) with DevOps tools like Jenkins, Docker, AWS, and Terraform.
• Experience with front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (Vue.js is a bonus).
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
• Organisational prowess and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• A passion for aviation or a willingness to dive into the world of flight tracking.

About Flightradar24

With over 4 million daily users, Flightradar24 is the world’s most popular flight tracking service. Our app regularly tops the App Store and Google Play Travel charts. We also offer a wide range of commercial services and our customers include many of the biggest names in aviation.

We're constantly adding new services and improving existing products. To help us meet those challenges, we're looking for creative, collaborative and tech-savvy applicants to join us.

Benefits of working at Flightradar24 include:

• Opportunity to impact a service with millions of end users from all around the world
• Flexible and social work environment with free beverages, fruit, and snacks
• Modern office in the heart of beautiful downtown Stockholm, Sweden
• Being part of a diverse team with +30 nationalities and 6 continents represented with English being our main language

Join us

If you’re an experienced PHP Developer with a strong foundation in both backend and DevOps practices, we’d love to hear from you! This role is based in Stockholm, Sweden, with a hybrid office-remote setup.

Help us shape the future of aviation tech—apply today!