Unity Developer

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and simulation business is seeking a mid-level VR/AR Unity Developer in Cheltenham. You will lead the development of immersive applications, mentor junior developers, and ensure high standards in interactive training tools. Enjoy a hybrid working model that fosters professional growth within a collaborative team specializing in high-stakes solutions across defense and aerospace.

Benefits

Hybrid working model with flexibility

Opportunities for technical leadership

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Unity development, ideally in simulation, VR/AR, or training environments.
• Strong C# skills and a solid grasp of software engineering principles.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Leading Unity development across multiple simulation and training projects.
• Mentoring junior developers and supporting technical interviews.
• Collaborating with engineers, artists, and project managers to bring concepts to life.

Skills

Unity development

C#

Graphic design tools

Problem-solving

Clean code practices

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Game Development

Job description

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VR/AR Unity Developer (mid level) - Cheltenham | Hybrid Working |

Please note, we can only accept applicants who are UK citizens

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 documentation

What 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 field

Why 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 growth

This role is based in Cheltenham and may involve occasional travel to client sites in the UK and overseas.