A Software Development Engineer with sound knowledge of the development and application of commercial gaming engines. Background in working with Open Source Code environments, in particular commercially available Virtual Environments such as OpenSim technologies, is required. Acknowledged ability to work in a small team and develop relationships with distributed colleagues from academia and industry.

The role is to assist in developing the application of Virtual Operations Environments using commercially available software packages, gaming engines and bespoke software packages, as an intrinsic part of the project team within Commercial and Homeland Security environments.

Job Key data:

- Software development (Java, C++, Visual .NET, Visual Basic, Visual C/++ preferred )

- Systems Architecture knowledge advantageous.

- Must be a well motivated team player.

Responsibilities:

- Research & development of commercial software packages and gaming engines to develop applications for use in Virtual Collaborative Environments.

- Develop bespoke software packages to enhance utility of Virtual Collaborative Environments.

- Maintain liaison with US based Project staff.

- Work in collaboration with engineers and PhD students from other projects.

- Report to RTL Homeland Security Team.

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to gain full UK security clearance.

Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.