Lead Programmer; UNREAL

Salary:
Band 4 £ 47,500 +(dependant on experience)

Reports to:

XR Team Lead

Security Clearance Requirements:
Successful candidate must be able to obtain SC (Security Check) clearance and be willing to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) clearance.

How to Apply

Please send your CV, Portfolio and 500 word reason for application:

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.

For this newly created Lead Unreal Developer position, we are looking for a motivated and skilled professional to join our VR Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to collaborate with the R&D team and contribute to ongoing and new defence and private sector projects. The role offers significant exposure to innovative and will require close cooperation with both the VR and R&D teams.

As the Lead Unreal Developer, your primary responsibility will be the structure and delivery of XR projects for clients in both the defence and private sectors, with a focus on Unreal Engine development. However, this position will also provide the opportunity to broaden your expertise in other technologies. MVR is committed to continuous development and offers training opportunities for developers looking to diversify their skill set across areas such as web, mobile development, augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI).

In addition to project development, you will take on an important secondary role involving horizon scanning identifying and evaluating new opportunities to apply XR technologies. Your insights will contribute to modernising training solutions, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of client programs while supporting their long-term goals. This role is ideal for someone eager to lead and innovate within an expanding and dynamic tech environment.

• 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.
• Anyadditionaltasks to ensure the success of the role and supporttothe
  
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• Demonstrable experience of using games technologies
• Demonstratable skills with UNREAL Engine
• Working Knowledge of C++ and working knowledge of Industry standard practices
• Demonstrable experience of Virtual Reality development
• Knowledge of other software packages include Source Control and IDEs
• Proven experience in performance profiling and optimisation of XR (GPU/CPU bottlenecks, draw calls and occlusion culling)
• Bachelor’s degree in a directly relevant field
• Unity knowledge
• Project scoping and AGILE practices
• Awareness of MOD processes and practices

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…