Software Developer (VR, AR,Apps) | Shoreditch | 6 Months

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Exciting times ahead for contractors that want the opportunity to either break through or top up their skills and work with the immersive future of technology and way of living by working on projects solely focused on the implementation of Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality.

I'm currently working exclusively with this extremely successful start-up that has now gone on to land clients such as SKY, BMW & Adidas.

They work on the following; End to End production, VR and 360 Degree production, VR & 360 degree post production, Live Streaming, CG Content, Binaural Sound (Ambisonic/Spatial Audio), App Development / Platform Development and Live Stream Volumetrics.

Key responsibilities:

* Develop applications and experiences, primarily using games engine development platforms, for varied target platforms (including desktop, mobile, VR, AR, immersive domes, and web).

* You may be expected to lead development of smaller projects, with support from senior team members, or to work within a larger project team.

* Produce well written, well documented, functional, readable and maintainable code.

* Take responsibility and ownership of tasks, communicating effectively with your project and team lead.

* Take responsibility for delivering products which are well tested, robust, and polished to a high standard.

* Implement UI in collaboration with the project UI designer.

* Contribute to client enquiries or negotiations of a technical nature as requested, with support from senior team members.

* Remain adaptable to change in duties as projects, deadlines, or business dictates.

Required skills and experience:

* Graduated from a relevant software or games development degree, with a minimum of 2 years industry experience, and a demonstrable portfolio of high quality work.

* Experience developing games or other applications using either Unity or Unreal, across multiple past projects.

* A very good existing knowledge of engine functionality, including the editor interface, scene setup, scripting, UI implementation, materials/shaders, lighting, particle systems, mobile development, etc.

* Familiar with object-oriented design principles. Good knowledge of either C# or C++, preferably both.

* A good knowledge of graphics hardware and software.

* Knowledge of version control systems, such as Git or SVN.

* An interest in developing applications and experiences for new and emerging platforms, such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and immersive domes.

* Highly motivated and self-disciplined, with the ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.

* Able to work to fixed deadlines.

* Strong problem solving skills, responding to difficult challenges with enthusiasm.

* Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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