Developer (UNREAL)

10 June 2025

About Metaverse VR

Metaverse VR Ltd (MVR) is a forward-looking technology company specialising in immersive training solutions, simulation. Located at Portsdown Technology Park in Portsmouth, MVR is dedicated to leveraging current and emerging technologies to help clients accelerate their development and adapt to modern training solutions. The company emphasises exceeding customer expectations through high-quality delivery, focusing on innovation and excellence in this field.

MVR places significant emphasis on employee development, nurturing a supportive and creative working environment. The company is committed to developing talented and ambitious individuals who contribute to continuous improvement and competitive

advantage within the industry. Central to MVR’s mission is the transformation of digital immersive training, aiming to create impactful solutions that meet the evolving needs of their clients.

The Role

As part of the Developer Team, you will be responsible for the support and delivery of XR projects for the Defence and Private Sectors. As well as supporting the development of XR projects within UNREAL, a primary/additional purpose of the role is to collaborate with MVR IT and Systems Engineers to design, develop, document and implement the technical infrastructure for building, integrating, and managing game technologies, ensuring it is compatible with both unclassified and classified networks, and has robust back-up implemented.

The role requires generation of designs and plans for internal and Customer projects to suitably produce and deliver the system to the correct standards within deadline.

Your secondary responsibilities will include horizon scanning for opportunities to utilise XR Technologies to provide training modernisation, which enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our clients training and support their goals, and the training of current staff in back-end system architectures.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities Include:

Support the VR development team, providing the core coding architecture for projects.
Ensure support to relevant sub-contractors through the development and delivery process of supporting projects.
Ensure code quality using industry standard practices along with appropriate documentation.
Assist the change team in any VR outline or detailed proposal activities.
In support of horizon scanning, look for new technology, companies, and solutions in the market.
Any additional tasks to ensure the success of the role and support to the Business Unit.

Personal Attributes:

Motivated individual, able to maintain drive to complete tasks to achieve targets.
Effective communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to present in meetings.
Self-starter – able to quickly get started from the outset.

Specialist Knowledge and Specialist Skills

Essential:

Demonstrable experience of using games technologies
Demonstratable skills with UNREAL
Working Knowledge of C++ and Industry standard practices
Demonstrable experience of Virtual Reality development
Knowledge of other software packages include Source Control and Visual Studio
Bachelor’s degree in a directly relevant field

Desireable:

Experience with software development
Knowledge of networking and coding practises for multiplayer games in Unreal engine
Awareness of MOD processes and practices

Why apply to MVR?

Joining MVR, you will be given the chance to be a part of a successful and growing team, that is going from strength to strength. We’ll also give you the opportunity to:

Work in a state-of-the-art office, with access to all this offers
Enjoy a relaxed friendly and supportive working environment
25 days Annual Leave, Birthday Day off + Bank Holidays and annual increments (option to buy additional 5 days AL after 1yr employment)
Be involved in growing and defining MVR’s working processes and working practices
Define MVRs Culture and Values

In addition, we will offer you:

Competitive Salary negotiable dependant on experience
Family Medical cover
Family Dental cover
5 additional Reservist Volunteering days on full pay
2 Volunteering days on full pay
Pension NEST 7%
Cycle to Work Scheme
EV Scheme
Career Development opportunities and career progression pathways
Employee Assistance Package
Company Annual Socials and Wellbeing Initiatives

Here at MVR, we take great pride in promoting an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds are empowered to perform to their best and contribute to our organisations rapid growth and achievements. We believe in building a diverse team that reflects our core values and commitment to excellence.

Our recruitment and selection process is fair and merit-based, focusing on an individual’s skills, experience, and alignment with MVR’s values and standards. This ensures that every team member is valued and can make a meaningful impact, drive innovation and be a part of the success or our forward-thinking organisation.

In line with Metaverse VR Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a 500 word reason for application to:
recruitment@metaverse-vr.co.uk

Summary

Type:
Permanent

Location:
Portsdown Technology Park (Portsmouth)

Reports to:
XR Team Lead

Salary:
£30,000 – £40,000 (experience dependant)

Security clearance:
BPSS and SC are both requirements of this role more information can be found here – National security vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

How to apply:
Please send your CV and a 500 word reason for application to
recruitment@metaverse-vr.co.uk