Junior Game Developer at Almedia in Mountain Ash, United Kingdom, Remote

Role details

Contract type

Internship / Graduate position

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Junior

Compensation

£ 35K

Job location

Remote

Mountain Ash, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence

C Sharp (Programming Language)

Software as a Service

Software Debugging

Rapid Prototyping Process

WebGL

Computer Gaming

GIT

Software Version Control

Job description

We're proud to be exclusively supporting an ambitious AI, Data & Interactive start-up as they enter an exciting period of growth!

They are looking to bring on an talented, hungry Game Developer, to join their thriving team!

About the Business:They are an ambitious startup building next-generation learning and immersive products that blend game technology, dynamic AI-driven experiences, and creative content production. As a fast-moving team, they thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and rapid delivery are central to their process.They are currently a lean team with limited benefits, but their growth plans mean strong opportunities to expand what we offer as they scale.

Role Overview:They are looking for a passionate and technically curious Game Developer (Unity) to join their development team. In this role, you will help build interactive games and immersive experiences for their SaaS platform and bespoke client projects.You will work closely with designers, instructional creators, and product managers to bring interactive ideas to life using Unity. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is excited by gameplay programming, interactive systems, and real-time 3D development.You will also have opportunities to join client discussions, helping translate creative and technical requirements into engaging playable experiences.

Key Responsibilities:Game & Interactive Development:Design, develop, and implement gameplay systems and interactive features using Unity and C#.Build and maintain UI systems, player interactions, animations, and basic game mechanics.Integrate audio, video, and visual assets into interactive environments.

Collaboration with Product & Creative Teams:Work closely with designers, instructional developers, artists, and product managers to turn concepts into playable experiences.Support the implementation of learning mechanics, simulations, and serious games.

Rapid Prototyping:Quickly turn ideas and requirements into playable prototypes for testing and stakeholder review.Iterate rapidly based on feedback from internal teams and clients.

Client Interaction:Occasionally attend client meetings to demonstrate builds, explain technical constraints, and gather feedback in a clear, accessible way.

Performance, Quality & Debugging:Identify bugs, optimise performance, and maintain clean, readable, and maintainable code.Assist with testing across PC, web, and immersive platforms (where applicable).

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Requirements

Proficient in VR technologies.Experience developing with Unity and C# (academic, personal, or commercial projects).Basic understanding of game systems such as input, physics, animations, UI, and asset integration.Familiarity with version control (e.g. Git).

Communication Skills:Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical teammates and clients.Confidence to contribute ideas and ask questions.

Adaptability:Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment.Comfortable working on multiple prototypes or projects at once.

Team Player:Eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Experience:Previous internship, university project, or small commercial project using Unity.Experience building for WebGL, PC, VR, or AR.Familiarity with 3D workflows, shaders, lighting, or optimisation.Understanding of basic game design principles.Experience working with interactive learning, simulations, or serious games.Driver's licence (for site visits or client demonstrations).