Posted at: 6 March

Backend Developer

Company

CompanyLarian Studios

Larian Studios is a Ghent-based video game developer and publisher specializing in high-quality RPGs like Baldur's Gate 3, operating primarily in a B2C model with a global target market.

Remote Hiring Policy:

Larian Studios embraces a collaborative work environment with an international team across various locations, including Europe, North America, and Asia. While specific remote work policies are not detailed, the company supports distributed teamwork, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements.

Job Type

Full-time

Allowed Applicant Locations

Europe

Job Description

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.ResponsibilitiesArchitect 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.RequirementsStrong communication skills and the ability to work well in a distributed team.Proactive, with the ability to work autonomously3+ 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 DockerFamiliarity with monitoring tools like SentryNice to havesExperience with PHP Sylius ecommerce frameworkExperience with Cloudflare platformExperience with Redis, RabbitMQ, or other message brokers is a plus.Experience with headless CMS and API-first developmentCI/CD experienceWhat we offerAn 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 feelAn open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouragedA managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fieldsSharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleaguesInclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employeesCommitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback