Backend Developer
Larian StudiosPoland12 hours ago
Full-timeEngineering, Information Technology
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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
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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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