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Larian Studios

Backend Developer

Larian Studios
Poland · Full-time · Entry
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 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 PHP / Nodejs following best practices and design patterns.
  • Be fully integrated into the entire project lifecycle, ensuring backend expertise is utilized from the earliest stages right through to long-term maintenance.
  • Collaborate closely with graphics designers, frontend developers, and other teams to ensure alignment on requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Integrate with the Larian ecosystem, working with RESTful APIs, third-party services, and ensuring smooth data flow across systems.
  • Actively contribute to the evolution of the technology stack, driving decisions around new tools, frameworks, and best practices for backend development and infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a distributed team.
  • Proactive, with the ability to work autonomously
  • 3+ years of experience with the PHP Symfony framework and Nodejs/Typescript applications in production environments.
  • Strong knowledge of PHP and Javascript/Typescript - solid understanding of design patterns (SOLID, DDD, etc.).
  • Experience with database management and optimization, particularly using ORMs (eg. Doctrine).
  • Proficiency in building and optimizing RESTful APIs.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools like Sentry

Nice to haves

  • Experience with PHP Sylius ecommerce framework
  • Experience with Cloudflare platform
  • Experience with Redis, RabbitMQ, or other message brokers is a plus.
  • Experience with headless CMS and API-first development
  • 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

Key Skills

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php design patterns restful apis cloudflare rabbitmq symfony redis ddd
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Poland

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Posted
Mar 06, 2026
Type
Full-time
Level
Entry
Location
Warsaw
Company
Larian Studios

Industries

Computer Games

Categories

Engineering Information Technology

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