Junior Programmer

Amiqus; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Salary up to £35k plus benefits

Job summary

MTX Solutions is seeking a Junior Programmer to help shape the future of defence technology, simulation and digital engineering. You will contribute to gameplay and core systems in Unreal Engine, and assist with optimisation, debugging and implementing well-defined features, collaborating with design, art and programming teams.

This hybrid role requires 3 days per week onsite in Daresbury. Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK, with a salary up to £35k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) desirable.
• Good C++ fundamentals.
• Understanding of core gameplay programming concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Interest in developing broad technical knowledge across systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of gameplay and core systems in Unreal Engine.
• Assist with optimisation, debugging and implementing well-defined features.
• Collaborate with design, art and programming teams to contribute to internal tools and workflows.

Skills

Unreal Engine

C++ fundamentals

Gameplay programming concepts

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Job description

Amiqus are currently working with MTX Solutions to help them find a Junior Programmer to join their growing team. Focusing on the Video Games and Defence industries, they are helping to shape the future of defence technology, simulation, and digital engineering.

This is an ideal role for an enthusiastic generalist who is eager to learn and contribute across different areas of development. You will support the development of gameplay and core systems in Unreal Engine. You will also assist with optimisation, debugging and implementing well-defined features. Collaborating closely with design, art, and programming teams, you will contribute to internal tools and workflows.

Requirements

• Experience with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) desirable
• Good C++ fundamentals
• Understanding of core gameplay programming concepts
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
• Interest in developing broad technical knowledge across systems

This is a hybrid role, requiring 3-days per week onsite in Daresbury. Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK, and this role requires eligibility for UK Security Clearance. On offer is a salary of up-to £35k, plus benefits.