Senior Software Developer

Shockbyte; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading game server hosting provider is seeking a Senior Software Developer passionate about gaming and technology. In this role, you will design, build, and scale systems that power countless game servers worldwide. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of experience in software development, is comfortable working across the full stack, and has strong SQL skills. Join a dynamic team where you can make a meaningful impact on gaming experiences globally. The position offers a flexible work environment and opportunities for continuous learning.

Leistungen

Free server hosting for games

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible working hours

Shockbyte merchandise

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong background working across the full stack.
• Solid understanding of database design and optimization.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to plan work and set priorities independently.
• Awareness of security principles in coding.
• Understanding of the impact of technical decisions on users.

Aufgaben

• Design, build, and scale systems for game servers.
• Deliver high-quality, reliable solutions.
• Collaborate across teams for product development.

Kenntnisse

Software development experience

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

SQL Expertise

Frontend and Backend Experience

Independent and Proactive

Tools

NestJS

VueJS

Go

TypeScript

Kubernetes

SQL

Jobbeschreibung

This position is only available for those in EMEA (Europe, Middle-East, Africa)

About Shockbyte

Have you ever played Minecraft, ARK, or Rust? There is a good chance you have already played on a Shockbyte server. With support for more than 60 games and hundreds of thousands of players worldwide, we are one of the largest game server hosting providers. As we continue to grow rapidly, we are seeking talented people to build upon our platform.

At Shockbyte, you work with a high-performing, highly technical team that is passionate about making game server hosting as smooth as possible for players everywhere. We invest in our people and their careers to achieve shared success.

We value people who take ownership, think ahead, and want to achieve goals together in a dynamic environment. If you love gaming and technology and want your work to have a real impact on gamers and game studios worldwide, Shockbyte is the place to make it happen.

Our approach to hiring

We\'re looking for A-players who want to leave a lasting impact, people who bring valuable skills and experience, raise the bar for how we operate, and align with our core values. The people we hire define our team and our culture, so we take the time to find the right fit.

Our hiring process reflects this commitment: you\'ll start with an application, then an assessment test, followed by a one-way screening interview, then a remote skills interview, and finally a call with our CEO. We\'ve designed this process to find the best people for the role, and to ensure Shockbyte is the right fit for you to make a big and lasting impact.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Software Developer who shares our passion for gaming and technology. In this role, you will help design, build, and scale the systems that power hundreds of thousands of game servers worldwide. You will work across our full stack, including NestJS, VueJS, Go, TypeScript, Kubernetes, and SQL, to deliver high-quality and reliable solutions for gamers everywhere.

You are

• Ownership Driven: You take responsibility, finish what you start, and never leave problems unresolved.
• Impact Focused: You move objectives forward with bold action and deliver meaningful contributions.
• Growth Minded: You keep learning, ask questions, and help others.
• Ego Free: You are open to feedback, value honesty, and put the team above ego.
• Transparent: You share knowledge openly, make your work visible, and build trust through clarity.

If this sounds like you, you will feel right at home at Shockbyte.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Frontend and Backend Experience: Strong background working across the full stack, on both front-end and backend server applications.
• SQL Expertise: Solid understanding of database design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Problem Solving and Debugging: Ability to quickly and effectively analyze and resolve complex technical issues.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication for cross team collaboration and clear documentation.
• Independent and Proactive: Able to plan work, set priorities, and deliver without constant follow-up.
• Secure Coding Practices: Awareness of security principles and the ability to write secure, reliable, and robust code.
• Product Mindset: Understanding of how technical decisions affect users, business goals, and long-term maintainability.

Benefits

• Free server hosting for the games we offer
• The company values innovation, continuous learning, and career advancement.
• Freedom to experiment with modern technologies and propose new ideas
• A personal and ambitious work atmosphere
• Shockbyte merchandise
• Flexible working hours