Senior Backend Developer (PHP/Symfony)

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 450 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