Unity Developer – Shape the Future of Smarter Cities
London SE1 | Hybrid Working | Full-Time
£60-70,000 + Package
GIA is an independent firm of chartered surveyors and technical specialists, known for pioneering rights of light, neighbourly matters, and daylight design in increasingly dense cities. For more than 30 years, they have delivered creative solutions on some of the most prestigious developments in the UK and worldwide. Today, they are seeking a
Unity Developer
to join their innovative
Research & Development team
and take the lead on cutting-edge projects that are redefining the built environment.
Why This Role Stands Out
* Lead the development of GIA's flagship 3D smart-city application.
* Collaborate with surveyors, architects, and engineers to transform complex data into
immersive visualisations
and
scalable tools
.
* Work with modern technologies such as
Unity 2022+, C#, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Azure DevOps, and Cesium for Unity
, delivering solutions that support smarter, more sustainable cities.
The Role
This position offers the opportunity to design and develop advanced applications that drive urban innovation. Responsibilities include:
* Designing and developing backend, desktop, and web applications.
* Building and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices.
* Writing clean, efficient, and scalable code in Unity, C#, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
* Developing spatial databases and optimised queries using PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
* Supporting full testing cycles, product upgrades, and change management processes.
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, future-ready solutions.
What They're Looking For
* Strong Unity development experience, including
URP/HDRP pipelines, Addressables, and Job System
.
* Skills in
C# (.NET 6/8), Cesium for Unity, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, and Entity Framework Core
.
* Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks such as
React with TypeScript
.
* Strong Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD experience.
* An interest in geospatial technologies, CAD workflows, or cloud deployment would be a bonus.
The Benefits
Flexible hybrid working
22–27 days' holiday plus birthday leave and Christmas closure
Pension contributions increasing with service
Private health care, life insurance, and wellbeing support
Season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, eyecare support
Dynamic, social workplace with regular events and longevity awards
Career Growth
This role offers a clear path to progression. As the team grows, you'll have opportunities to expand your expertise in cloud computing and geospatial applications, take on project leadership, shape technical strategy, and mentor junior developers.
If you're ready to work on software that makes a real-world impact, GIA would love to hear from you. Apply today to join them in shaping the cities of tomorrow.