Senior Unity Developer (6 months FTC)

ITV

Greater London

Remote

GBP 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Metavision Studios is seeking a senior Unity developer to own live-ops for legacy projects and help expand our interactive media portfolio.

You will migrate projects to newer Unity versions, manage app-store transfers, and lead LiveOps across live titles while collaborating with design and programming leads. Remote-friendly UK-wide role with strong mobile and monetisation focus.

Qualifications

Experience with Bitbucket/Git/Github, IronSource and Beamable / similar LiveOps Platforms.
Experience running and optimising for serverless architecture.
Experience migrating versions of Unity and problem solving.
Demonstrable experience using AI tools to assist workflow.
Experience implementing social and multiplayer features into existing titles.
Demonstrated ability to quickly understand, stabilise, and document legacy codebases.

Responsibilities

Take design and technical ownership of existing titles, maintaining and evolving legacy codebases.
Migrate legacy projects onto later versions of Unity and other platforms.
Transfer and manage app store ownership from partners to new groups.
Lead ongoing LiveOps on live projects and update lifecycles.
Maintain serverless infrastructure and 3rd party data hosting for Multiplayer, Matchmaking and Leaderboards.
Collaborate with team to translate ideas into features and updates.

Skills

C# proficiency

Unity engine

LiveOps

AI tools usage

Multiplayer features

Git / Bitbucket

Serverless architecture

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

CS or Game Development degree

Tools

Unity

Bitbucket/Git/Github

IronSource

Beamable

Job description

Workplace: We would like to consider candidates from all over the UK. If not close to White City we would be open to remote work.

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The role

We are looking for a senior unity developer to join our ranks at Metavision Studios to develop, and maintain live-ops of our legacy projects. In doing so, you'd play a core part in our mission to expand and build on the success of our IPs as we build out our Interactive Media portfolio.

This is a high impact role, where you'd be accountable for how Metavision Studios steps into the more legacy mobile & console spaces. Sat within our wider UGC team at Metavision, you'd be part of the foundation of mobile expansion working with our Studio and IP partners, Metavision Team and wider Zoo55 cohort alongside a strong Art and Game Design team.

Main responsibilities

Take design and technical ownership of our existing titles, maintaining, stabilising and evolving legacy codebases as we develop new features and updates.
Migrate legacy projects onto later versions of Unity, and other platforms.
Transfer and manage ownership of app store(s) from partners to new holding groups.
Lead ongoing LiveOps on live projects and their update lifecycle.
Maintain and evolve our serverless infrastructure and 3rd party data hosting for Multiplayer, Matchmaking and Leaderboards.
Work closely with the rest of the team to translate and ideate ideas into spec'd out features and updates, reporting to Programming Lead and Design.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues across live titles, identifying pragmatic solutions without disrupting player experience.
Help establish the technical standards, tools and best practices that support Metavision Studios expansion into mobile and console development.

Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)

Experience with Bitbucket/Git/Github, IronSource and Beamable / similar LiveOps Platforms.
Experience running and optimising for serverless architecture.
Experience migrating versions of Unity and problem solving.
Experience running and optimising for serverless architecture.
Demonstrable experience using AI tools to assist workflow
Experience implementing social and multiplayer features (leaderboards, matchmaking) into existing titles.
Demonstrated ability to quickly understand, stabilise, and document existing/legacy codebases with limited documentation.
Strong interpersonal skills experience, working directly with mid-senior levels in large organisations
Proven ability to self-motivate, work independently and work collaboratively
C# Language Proficiency
Significant Unity Experience
Strong Live-Ops Platform Experience
Strong mobile gaming & monetisation experience
At least 3 published games, and 1 live service title.