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Senior Unity Developer

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Senior Unity Developer - Cheltenham | Hybrid Working |
UK Citizens only for security purposes
Lead the development of immersive, real time applications that make a real world impact.
This is your opportunity to take ownership of Unity development within a specialist engineering and simulation business delivering high stakes solutions across defence, aerospace, and complex systems.
As the senior Unity expert, you’ll shape the technical direction of interactive training tools and simulation platforms - mentoring others, driving innovation, and ensuring the highest standards of performance and quality.

What You’ll Be Doing:
Leading Unity development across multiple simulation and training projects
Mentoring junior developers and supporting technical interviews
Planning and delivering performant, maintainable Unity applications
Collaborating with engineers, artists, and project managers to bring concepts to life
Staying ahead of Unity’s evolving capabilities and applying them to real-world use cases
Managing testing, debugging, integration, and documentationWhat You’ll Bring:
Proven experience in Unity development, ideally in simulation, VR/AR, or training environments
Strong C# skills and a solid grasp of software engineering principles
Experience with graphic design tools and a keen eye for visual quality
A methodical, analytical mindset with a passion for clean, maintainable code
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving
A degree in Computer Science, Game Development, or a related fieldWhy This Role?
Lead meaningful projects with real-world applications
Join a collaborative, technically skilled team with a strong engineering culture
Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy
Opportunities for technical leadership and professional growthThis role is based in Cheltenham and may involve occasional travel to client sites in the UK and overseas

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