Senior Software Developer at Shockbyte

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

NestJS, VueJS, Go, TypeScript, SQL, Claude Code, LLM Prompt Engineering, Full Stack Development, Product Management, Technical Documentation, On-Call Support, Storyblok, PayPal, WHMCS, AI Automation

Industry

Computer Networking Products

Description

About Shockbyte Have you ever jumped into a Minecraft world, battled in ARK, or built in Rust? Chances are, you’ve already played on a Shockbyte server. With 60+ games supported and hundreds of thousands of players worldwide, we’re one of the largest game server hosting companies on the planet. We’re not just building servers — we’re building the future of multiplayer. At Shockbyte, you’ll join a high-performing global team that’s passionate about making game server hosting seamless for players and studios everywhere. About the Role We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer to serve as our technical anchor in Melbourne. This isn't just a role for a "ticket-crusher"—we want a product-led, self-managed Full Stack Product Builder who functions as a strategic all-rounder. You will transform our Melbourne office from a satellite hub into a self-sustaining product engine. By owning the Australian time zone, you’ll eliminate "dead time," unblock local initiatives, and act as a high-velocity technical resource for the CEO and Marketing teams. You will be a pioneer in AI "Vibe Coding," using tools like Claude Code and the latest LLM models to automate workflows and rapidly prototype new applications. Important: Because our core engineering team is based in Europe, this role requires a flexible schedule. You will be expected to attend meetings and syncs outside of regular Australian business hours to ensure seamless collaboration and knowledge transfer. Responsibilities Drive Executive Velocity: Act as the primary dev resource for the CEO and Marketing to execute high-priority, rapid-turnaround tasks. Lead AI Innovation: Push our AI usage forward by building full-scale applications and automation suites using Claude Code and latest AI trends. Full-Stack Ownership: Contribute to core squads (Panel or Platform) while handling high-impact tasks like billing module rewrites (PayPal/WHMCS) and site improvements in Storyblok. Establish Local Knowledge: Improve technical documentation and act as the "go-to" lead for the Melbourne team. On-Call & Reliability: Provide dedicated coverage during Australian business hours and maintain syncs with the European dev team. 5+ Years of Senior Experience: Proven expertise in NestJS, VueJS, Go, TypeScript, and SQL. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Familiarity with the gaming industry, including events such as GDC or Gamescom. AI-Native Workflow: Highly experienced with Claude Code, LLM prompt engineering, and the latest AI development best practices. Product-Led Mindset: Ability to function as a hybrid between a Product Owner and Developer, identifying problems independently and building foundations. Independent & Proactive: A self-managed "A-player" capable of planning work and setting priorities without constant follow-up. Timezone Flexibility: Comfortable working late or adjusting hours for crossover syncs with the European engineering team. Melbourne-Based: Ability to work from our Melbourne office 2–3 days per week to sync with local leadership. Preferred Skills Background in cloud infrastructure or game server orchestration. Experience scaling a technical team or acting as a Team Lead. Passion for automation and "Vibe Coding" to replace manual dev cycles 🌏 Hybrid Work – Flexibility to work from home or the office. ⏰ Flexible Working Hours – Work around your peak productivity times. 🚀 Career Growth – Clear progression pathways and long-term opportunities. 📚 Professional Development Budget – Courses, certifications, and conferences. 💻 Home Office / Coworking Stipend – Create your perfect workspace. 🎮 Virtual Team Events – Trivia, escape rooms, and epic game nights. 👕 Company Merch Packs – Hoodies, mugs, and stickers designed for our team. ✈️ Travel Opportunities – Represent Shockbyte at global industry events. 🖥️ Free Game Server Hosting – Spin up your own servers and play on us. 🏆 Esports & Gaming Events – Free tickets to tournaments and expos.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Software Developer will act as the technical anchor in Melbourne, driving executive velocity for the CEO and Marketing teams while leading innovation in AI application development using LLMs. Responsibilities include full-stack ownership across core product squads and ensuring reliability through dedicated Australian business hours coverage.