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Senior Backend Developer

team.Digital / Full -time
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.
Senior Backend Developer

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
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