Senior Backend Developer

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Larian Studios

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.

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.