Senior Game Developer (Unreal Engine)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Game Developer to join a small, highly focused team working on an open world first-person/simulation project built in Unreal Engine 5. Development has been underway for approximately one year, and this role will play a key part in taking the project through its next stages of production.

This is a hands on senior role suited to someone who enjoys working across systems, taking ownership of features, and contributing to technical direction within a small team environment.

Responsibilities

• Take a senior development role on an existing open world first-person/simulation project using Unreal Engine 5.
• Design, implement, and maintain gameplay and simulation systems in C++.
• Take ownership of features from design through implementation, testing, and refinement.
• Contribute to technical decision making, architecture, and longterm maintainability of the project.
• Ensure features are delivered to a high standard of quality and performance.
• Follow and help refine coding standards, workflows, and development processes suitable for a small team.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues as they arise.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders

Do you have experience in Unreal Engine?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Game Development, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

• 4+ years of professional experience developing with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5).
• At least one shipped title in a gameplay, systems, or core development role.
• Experience with a full development life cycle from pre-production to release/post-release support.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine gameplay frameworks.
• Experience working with version control systems such as Git or Perforce.
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership in a small team environment.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.

Desirable

• Experience working on open world projects or large scale simulations.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 features such as World Partition, Lumen, or Nanite.
• Experience contributing to an existing codebase rather than starting from scratch.
• Prior experience in a small studio or startup style environment.

Professional Requirements

• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, * Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• C++: 4 years (required)
• Unreal Engine: 4 years (required)

What we offer

• The opportunity to join a growing and exciting team delivering cyber exercise and training software in the heart of Cheltenham
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare scheme
• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) and an increasing holiday allowance based on number of years' service
• Company Sick Pay
• Performance related annual pay rise
• Supportive colleagues and managers who encourage genuine professional development
• Relaxed and friendly working office environment, with facilities including showers, kitchen, bike and motorbike parking, refreshments and snacks, * Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cheltenham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay