Humanitarian Operations - Unity 3D Developer

Game Developer is needed in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Client: Humanitarian Operations

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time, Contractor, Full-time

Job Description

Location: This is a fully in-person role based in Edinburgh, Scotland. We require you to work from our office in Edinburgh five days a week.

At Humanitarian Operations (HOPE), the work culture is collaborative and relaxed, focused on celebrating individuality and creativity. We are not bound by corporate hierarchies and embrace an agile, start-up spirit. Our focus is on quality and delivering outstanding products, with an emphasis on teamwork and growth. We aim to support everyone in reaching their best potential while innovating and solving problems together.

The roles available are:

• Lead Unity 3D Developer (£45K - £55K Annually)
• Mid Level Unity 3D Developer (£35K - £40K Annually)

Requirements

Lead Unity 3D Developer

• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of developers.
• Strong expertise in C# and Unity game development tools and technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience developing major technical systems for entertainment software or leading game design for commercially released games.
• Proficiency in manipulating 3D models, physics-based models, and real-time simulations.
• Technical skills in 2D and 3D game development, Unity’s physics, rendering, and AI systems, and game asset creation tools.
• Exceptional coding skills with a sharp eye for detail, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to identify code errors and game bottlenecks.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of memory and space optimisation, profiling, and optimising game and render performance.

Mid Level Unity 3D Developer

• Proficiency in architecting and implementing complex gameplay mechanics and systems.
• Strong understanding of optimisation techniques for smooth and performant gameplay.
• Leadership abilities, with experience mentoring junior and mid-level developers.
• Up-to-date with the latest Unity3D features, tools, and industry trends.
• Familiarity with other game development engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, CryEngine) and their respective scripting languages.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages and tools (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Blender).
• Knowledge of UX design principles and experience collaborating with design and development teams.

Responsibilities

Lead Unity 3D Developer

• Lead a team of developers in creating and managing game development projects.
• Establish development pipelines and strategies, ensuring quality and performance of applications.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for technical discussions, addressing concerns, and providing regular project status updates.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in the development process by suggesting new technologies, tools, and methodologies.
• Deploy and maintain game functionality, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Plan and implement game functionality, including user interfaces and game mechanics.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Conduct code reviews and participate in the recruitment process for prospective team members.
• Identify bottlenecks in processes and applications, implementing timely solutions.

Mid Level Unity 3D Developer

• Optimise game performance and ensure efficient utilisation of system resources for smooth gameplay.
• Collaborate with other developers to implement new features and systems that create exciting gameplay experiences.
• Participate in the development process and provide improvements and recommendations to drive code quality across the entire production cycle.
• Work closely with other developers to integrate third-party SDKs and APIs.
• Document and maintain technical design specifications, guidelines, and best practices.
• Create, implement, and maintain efficient, reusable, and dependable code.

Additional Information

HOPE is committed to creating a place of growth, learning, and development. We challenge everyone in positive and creative ways each day as we evolve together. We encourage feedback and support one another to ensure we are always striving to be the best we can be.