Journeyman Unreal Programmer

Journeyman Unreal Programmer
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Description
Seeking a highly motivated Journeyman/Mid-Level Unreal Programmer to support a training development team primarily focused on developing serious games for a diverse audience. We use the phrase "serious games" to describe a variety of applications that use gaming technologies or mechanics for a purpose other than strictly entertainment.

You will be a key member of an agile scrum development team working closely with fellow programmers, game designers, subject matter experts, and artists on developing serious games and virtual trainers for the Army and other DoD customers.

Job Responsibilities
Interact with team members, customers, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop an application using the Unreal 4 and 5 game engine
Contribute creatively to the application design and development process, from prototype to delivery
Develop and test code, fix bugs, profile, and optimize code
Follow best practices, development processes, and coding standards
Document and peer review technical designs with other software engineers
Write efficient code with descriptive comments and maintain attention to detail
Take ownership of his/her work as a highly motivated self-starter
Possess a demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritize workload, manage time efficiently, and work in a small team environment

Required Skills

Demonstrated experience and proficiency in C++ with the Unreal 4/5 Engine (3 or more years)
Possess a working knowledge of common software design patterns
Experience navigating large code bases
Experience using debugging tools
Experience with version control software (Perforce, Git etc.)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; Interim Secret clearance required to start

Desired Skills

Experience in other Game Engines (Unity, VBS, etc)
Experience with AR/VR platforms (HTC Vive, Oculus, ARKit, HoloLens, etc)
Experience deploying to multiple platforms such as iOS, Android, PC, console
Experience with the life cycle of design and programming of training content from concept through project completion
Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment
Portfolio/Github with examples of past work is preferred
Active Secret clearance
Education and Experience:
3+ years of professional Game Programming experience, ideally using Unreal
Bachelor's in Game Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline
7 years of work experience may be used in lieu of degree.
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About HigherEchelon, Inc.

HigherEchelon, Inc. (HE) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) organizational performance consulting firm with offerings in Engineering, Gaming, Human Capital, Enterprise Technology, and Cyber Solutions. HigherEchelon aims to be the premier trusted partner in organizational excellence and achieves this through sustained investment in talent and the employee experience. HigherEchelon puts the employee first to better serve customer needs and sustain excellence.

HigherEchelon offers competitive full-time benefits including paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) matching, full health/dental/vision coverage, plus much more. For on-site and remote employees, flexible work schedules are offered when authorized. By joining our team, you are choosing to embark on a journey towards excellence as a valued team member and trusted partner. We appreciate your inquiry and look forward to discussing the opportunity further.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

HigherEchelon, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. HigherEchelon, Inc. participates in E-Verify.