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
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Last updated on Sep 25, 2024