Unreal Developer

Summary

Type: Permanent

Location: Portsmouth (PTP) or Bristol (Aztec West)

Reports to: Head of Engineering

Security Clearance Requirements: BPSS minimum (SC preferable)

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 reason for application to:

recruitment@metaverse-vr.co.uk

About Metaverse VR

Metaverse VR engages clients through the rapid application of current and emerging technologies, helping them accelerate development and change in the transformation of modern, relevant training solutions that enable individual learning needs, continued performance improvement and recognition of talent.

Metaverse VR is high technology business that provides immersive training solutions, simulation and defence consultancy. It comprises of a core team with an exceptional level of knowledge in defence training requirements and utilise associates who bring subject matter expertise to ensure the customer expectations are exceeded through high quality delivery.

The Role:

We are looking to find an experienced Unreal Engine developer who is always looking to expand their knowledge in game engine software to be part of our exciting organisation. The role will allow the successful candidate to grow a discipline team in Unreal, to provide products and solutions using the latest technologies – such as Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality. If you are always expanding your knowledge and experience by trying new techniques and tools, if you enjoy a diverse range of projects from space to submarines and everything in between, then this is the role for you. The role will require knowledge in developing unreal engine products from start to finish, including architecture design, working closely with our modelling team and product final deployment. Our company values include curiosity, ingenuity and balance, we support our staff to take time to think, and explore new ideas and develop their own career qualifications along the way.

Key Responsibilities

Essential:

Demonstrable experience of Unreal / Unity design development and deployment
C++ use with the graphic APIs OpenGL and DirectX
Use of Vizard and Python scripting language to develop Virtual Reality applications
Knowledge of the full development pipeline including knowledge of other software packages including 3DS Max, Adobe Creative Suite and Substance Suite.
Experience of architecture development for complex projects with significant VR elements
Strong knowledge of source control and collaborative working
Strong understanding of 3D mathematics and physics.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or another relevant course.

Responsibilities include:

Develop applications using the Unreal Game Engine.
Write quality, efficient, and reusable C++ & C# code, and peer-review the code produced by other developers
Support developers to produce applications collaboratively with effective use of source control.
Support in-house training programs for Unreal Engine
Testing and deployment of projects
Provide clear and frequent communication with the Line and Project Management
Input into design and implementation decisions for projects and new business
Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including process specifications and user guides, for all the aforementioned tasks
Lead a team of Unity and Unreal Developers to develop applications collaboratively with effective use of source control.
Any additional tasks to ensure the success of the role and support to the Business Unit.

Personal Skills:

Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
Strong communicator – Effective communication skills, both oral and written English with the ability to facilitate meetings.
A proactive, positive attitude.
Takes initiative, acts with confidence, and works under own direction with a finesse for solving problems.
An appreciation of prioritisation and deadlines.
Professional, confident, with an ability to challenge decisions in a constructive manner.
Leadership skills, ability to lead a successful team.
Motivated individual, able to maintain drive to complete tasks to achieve targets.

Company Benefits

Benefits:

Competitive Salary
Family Medical cover
Family Dental cover

25 days Annual Leave, Birthday Day off + Bank Holidays and annual increments (The option to buy additional 5 days AL after 1 year employment)

5 additional Reservist Volunteering days on full pay
2 Volunteering days on full pay
Pension NEST 7%
Career Development opportunities and career progression pathways
Employee Assistance Package
Company Annual Socials and Wellbeing Initiatives

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 reason for application to:

recruitment@metaverse-vr.co.uk

More Roles

Training and Requirements Lead

Metaverse VR are looking to find a training and requirements lead to be part of our exciting organisation.

3.05, Innovation and Collaboration Hub,
Portsdown Technology Park, North Hill, Portsmouth, PO6 3RU
Tel: +44 (0) 2393 552794
Email: comms@metaverse-vr.co.uk