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# Lead Programmer - Unreal

- **Company:** FBI &TMT
- **Location:** Portsmouth, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Profiling, Python (Programming Language), Enterprise Software Applications, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2998930786-2

## About the Role

* Demonstrable experience in using game technologies
 * Proficiency with Unreal Engine and C++
 * Experience in Virtual Reality development
 * Knowledge of source control, IDEs, and other relevant software packages
 * Proven experience in performance profiling and optimisation of XR (GPU/CPU bottlenecks, draw calls, occlusion culling)
 * Bachelors degree in a directly relevant field
 * Desirable: Knowledge of Unity
 * Desirable: Experience in project scoping and AGILE practices
 * Desirable: Awareness of MOD processes and practices

## Description

* Support the VR development team by providing core coding architecture for projects
 * Ensure the seamless development and delivery process by supporting relevant sub-contractors
 * Maintain high code quality using industry-standard practices and appropriate documentation
 * Assist the change team in VR outline or detailed proposal activities
 * Engage in horizon scanning to identify new technology, companies, and solutions in the market
 * Contribute to the success of the role and support the Business Unit with additional tasks as needed

Technologies:

 * Support
 * Security
 * Unity
 * Unreal
 * VR
 * GameDev
 * Python