Technical Lead (XR - Unity and Azure)

We work directly with corporate and enterprise customers to develop immersive experiences that impact training and onboarding, engineering and maintenance, and sales and marketing. Our solutions are generally unique, with no existing market reference point., * Lead the technical direction, architecture and development of high-quality Unity applications for immersive experiences

• Provide line management and day-to-day technical leadership for the Production Team, consisting of Unity Developers and 3D Artists
• Lead the technical aspects of projects, collaborating with designers, artists, developers and other stakeholders from concept through to delivery
• Establish and maintain development standards and technical best practices across the Production Team
• Mentor and support developers and other team members, supporting their professional growth
• Design and develop performant, maintainable and scalable code and systems
• Make informed architectural decisions across Unity applications, APIs, databases, cloud services and supporting web technologies
• Develop, integrate and maintain cloud-based services using Microsoft Azure, including Azure DevOps, Cosmos DB, Static Web Apps, JWT middleware and Microsoft Entra ID
• Support continuous integration, deployment and DevOps processes across projects
• Identify technical risks and challenges early and develop pragmatic solutions that balance quality, performance, timescale and client requirements
• Evaluate and implement AI tools and technologies where they can enhance development, production workflows or the immersive experiences we create
• Work closely with senior colleagues to inform the studio’s technical roadmap and identify opportunities presented by new and emerging technologies
• Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in Unity, XR, cloud technologies and AI, assessing their potential application within the business

The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in Unity, C#, and .NET, alongside the technical leadership skills to guide our Production Team and shape the architecture behind the solutions we create. You will also need to be excited about working as part of a multidisciplinary team to conceptualise and deliver unique products that transform our clients’ businesses., The role requires a creative problem-solver and experienced technical leader willing to innovate and proactively tackle challenges head-on.

As Technical Lead, you will take ownership of the technical direction and delivery of our immersive projects, while providing day-to-day leadership and line management for our Production Team of Unity Developers and 3D Artists. You will balance hands-on development with technical decision-making, mentoring and oversight, helping the team deliver high-quality work efficiently and consistently.

We apply an agile software development process, so you must be able to work at a fast pace to iterate and build solutions. You should be knowledgeable about C#, obsessed with writing elegant, maintainable code, eager to be challenged, and excited to lead a diverse team.

The role will also contribute to the continued evolution of our wider technology stack, including cloud architecture and deployment through Microsoft Azure, as well as exploring how emerging AI tools and technologies can improve our products, development workflows and production capabilities., Essential:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Game Development or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience developing applications in Unity, operating at senior or lead developer level
• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET
• Proven track record of successfully delivering immersive applications, games or other interactive 3D experiences
• Experience leading the technical delivery of software projects and making architectural and technology decisions
• Experience mentoring, supporting or managing developers and/or multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of 3D graphics, physics and mathematics as applied to real-time and immersive development
• Experience with Microsoft Azure development, integration and deployment
• Practical experience with relevant Azure technologies, including Azure DevOps, Cosmos DB, Static Web Apps, authentication/authorisation using JWT middleware and Microsoft Entra ID
• Experience with database design and implementation across SQL and/or NoSQL technologies
• Experience with API design and implementation
• Experience designing and implementing multi-tier architectures
• Understanding of CI/CD, source control and modern software development practices
• Excellent problem-solving, profiling and debugging skills
• Ability to write clean, maintainable production code
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical decisions to both technical and non-technical colleagues
• Ability to balance hands-on technical delivery with leadership, mentoring and team responsibilities

Desirable:

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools within a professional software development workflow
• Practical experience integrating generative AI, machine learning services or AI APIs into applications or production workflows

In addition to a competitive salary (dependent on experience), you will receive:

• 28 days paid annual leave, excluding bank holidays
• Company pension scheme, subject to eligibility

Fuzzy Logic Studio is a multi-award-winning software development company specialising in creating and scaling immersive solutions using Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. We have released over 100+ applications since 2011, amassing more than 3 million downloads.

• Worked with industry-leading brands, including Aston Martin, Network Rail, Hyundai, Renault and High Value Manufacturing Catapult
• Won the ‘Innovation and Technology (SME)’ category at the 2023 North East Automotive Alliance Awards
• Named ‘AR Developer of the Year’ for Europe in 2013

Our UK office is based 20 minutes outside Newcastle Upon Tyne, home to a thriving digital sector.