Backend Developer

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 Digital team and help us in crafting and maintaining our website, internal web-based applications and public-facing platforms. 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