Junior Programmer - Unreal Engine

MTX Solutions; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MTX Solutions is looking for a Junior Programmer to join a growing team. The role focuses on developing gameplay and core systems in Unreal Engine while supporting optimisation, debugging, and feature implementation.

You will work closely with design, art, and programming teams to contribute to internal tools and workflows, learning across different areas of development in a hybrid setting.

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

• Develop gameplay and core systems in Unreal Engine.
• Assist with optimisation and debugging of features.
• Collaborate with design, art and programming teams to deliver features.
• Contribute to internal tools and workflows.

Skills

Unreal Engine

C++

Gameplay concepts

Problem solving

Learning mindset

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.