Contract Software Engineer (C++ and Python or LUA)
Edinburgh based (Predominately onsite with some remote working)
Must be eligible or hold security clearance (SC)
Up to £50 p/h Inside IR35
One of the U.K's leading defence primes are looking to onboard a Software Engineer on an initial Six-month contract basis to support an ongoing defence project. We are specifically looking for candidates with a background in simulation, games development or similar with live security clearance and are eligible to work on U.K eyes only projects.
Key skills
* Proven background in Games or Simulation development or similar
* Strong C++ and Python/LUA experience
* Rapid prototyping experience (Able to provide a prototype to present to stakeholders in tight deadlines)
* Engine exploitation - Profiling, optimisation and customer module/plug in development
* Demonstratable experience working on security cleared projects
* Any experience with 3D modelling, HLA/DIS and UX/Human Factors would be an advantage
* Eligible or hold live SC clearance
* Any experience working within a regulated industry would be a bonus
Key responsibilities
1. Take the project from conception through to delivery
2. Customise game/simulation engines
3. Design and im...