VR Game Developer/Programmer #4837

$100,000 - $100,000/Yr

GovCIO - Pensacola, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Pensacola, FL

About the position

GovCIO is seeking a Virtual Reality (VR) Game Developer/Programmer to create applications and games using Unity or Unreal Engine for training purposes. This hybrid position is based in Pensacola, FL, and involves both development and maintenance of VR applications, ensuring compliance with software standards and optimizing performance for VR environments.

Responsibilities

• Builds and codes applications and/or modules using languages such as C++, visual basic, ABAP, JAVA, XTML, etc.
• Provides patches and upgrades to existing systems.
• Involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards.
• May design graphical user interface (GUI) to meet the specific needs of users.
• Prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
• May build add-on modules using application program language.
• Designs and codes applications following specifications using the appropriate tools.
• Maintains and modifies existing software applications.
• Analyzes detailed systems factors, including input and output requirements, information flow, hardware and software requirements, and alternative methods of problem resolution.
• Performs modifications to and maintenance of operational programs and procedures.
• Participates in code reviews to represent reviewed work for adherence to standards and specifications.
• Writes or revises program documentation, operations documentation and user guides in accordance with standards.
• Assists in Oracle/Meta hosting processes and creates compliant programs for hosting.
• Performs on small teams creating content from scratch in short iterative sprints.
• Develop and implement virtual reality applications using the Unity game engine.
• Create optimized, game-ready assets and scenes for high performance in a virtual reality context.
• Write robust and maintainable C# code for various game functionalities.
• Test and debug applications to ensure smooth functionality in varied VR settings.
• Responsible for core game mechanics, optimization, and VR-specific interactions.

Requirements

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, visual basic, ABAP, JAVA, XTML, and C#.
• Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine for game development.
• Strong understanding of VR application development and optimization techniques.
• Ability to analyze system capabilities and resolve programming issues.
• Experience in writing and revising program documentation and user guides.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Oracle/Meta hosting processes.
• Experience in creating graphical user interfaces (GUIs).
• Knowledge of game mechanics and VR-specific interactions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary between $90k and $100k per year.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.