With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games. As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop scalable backend applications using the Symfony framework, following best practices and design patterns.
- Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and other teams to ensure alignment on requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Integrate with the Lariana ecosystem, working with RESTful APIs, third-party services, and ensuring smooth data flow across systems.
- Design and implement RESTful APIs with a focus on performance, security (e.g., OAuth2, JWT), and scalability to support various frontend clients and third-party integrations.
- Write comprehensive and well-structured technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, API specs, and deployment guidelines.
- Actively contribute to the evolution of the technology stack, driving decisions around new tools, frameworks, and best practices for backend development and infrastructure.
- Automate and manage deployment pipelines with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI
- Monitor and optimize application performance
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience with Symfony framework in production environments.
- Expert-level knowledge of PHP 7/8 and solid understanding of OOP and design patterns (SOLID, DDD, etc.).
- Experience with database management and optimization, particularly using Doctrine ORM.
- Proficiency in building and optimizing RESTful APIs.
- Experience with Redis, RabbitMQ, or other message brokers is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools like Sentry
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a distributed team.
- Proactive, with the ability to work autonomously and propose innovative solutions.
Nice to haves
- Experience with Sylius ecommerce framework
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS
- Experience with headless CMS and API-first development.
- Knowledge of nodejs
- Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks like Vue.js
- CI/CD experience
What we offer
- An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
- An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
- A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
- Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
- Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
- Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback
Top Skills
What We Do
Founded in 1996, Larian Studios has long been dedicated to creating world-class video games. The team is known for the critically acclaimed Divinity series - six games that straddle multiple genres and defy expectations. Its first crowdfunded success, Divinity: Original Sin, won over 150 awards and nominations, while its sequel Divinity: Original Sin 2 launched with a 93 Metacritic rating, as well as over 160 awards. Its latest game, Baldur's Gate 3, launched to critical acclaim, receiving over 200 Game of the Year Awards, including the five major trophies from the BAFTA Game Awards, Golden Joysticks, Game Developers Choice, DICE, and The Game Awards
