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 PHP / Nodejs following best practices and design patterns.
- Be fully integrated into the entire project lifecycle, ensuring backend expertise is utilised 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 e-commerce 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
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience with PHP Symfony framework and Nodejs/Typescript applications in production environments
- Strong knowledge of PHP and Javascript/Typescript
- Experience with database management and optimization using ORMs
- Proficiency in building and optimizing RESTful APIs
- Hands-on experience with Docker
What We Do
Founded in 1996, Larian Studios has long been dedicated to creating world-class video games. The team is known for the critically acclaimed Divinity series - six games that straddle multiple genres and defy expectations. Its first crowdfunded success, Divinity: Original Sin, won over 150 awards and nominations, while its sequel Divinity: Original Sin 2 launched with a 93 Metacritic rating, as well as over 160 awards. Its latest game, Baldur's Gate 3, launched to critical acclaim, receiving over 200 Game of the Year Awards, including the five major trophies from the BAFTA Game Awards, Golden Joysticks, Game Developers Choice, DICE, and The Game Awards
