Location: Farnborough, Hampshire, Hampshire, South East, UKSenior Software Engineer - XR Development Location: Farnborough 2-3 days but could be flexible Duration: ASAP for 6 months Rate: Up to £750 per day via an approved umbrella company Are you passionate about immersive technology and ready to make a real impact? Our client, a leading organisation in defence training, is hiring for a reputed client to develop cutting-edge training and education tools using virtual and mixed reality. What you'll be doing: * Rapidly produce Unity or Unreal-based XR applications in an agile environment. * Collaborate with project teams to prioritise and translate requirements into actionable backlogs. * Integrate immersive content from modelling resources and configure XR system components, including enterprise management platforms. * Develop secure software solutions tailored for defence environments, deploying to device estates remotely and locally. * Create and execute comprehensive system test plans, perform regression and performance testing, and document results. * Maintain traceability between requirements and testing, supporting defect resolution. * Work closely with developers, engineers, and stakeholders, providing technical support during transfer to service phases. * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the team. What you'll bring: * Extensive experience in developing XR software with Unity or Unreal, including immersive user interfaces. * Proven track record in software development, integration, and testing within immersive environments. * Strong skills in Visual Studio and Azure DevOps. * Excellent problem-solving, systems engineering understanding, and collaboration skills. * Experience with technical leadership and working across complex projects. Desirable: * Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar. * Experience with Meta Quest SDKs (v78+), Quest 3, and Meta Quest firmware (v81). * Knowledge of simulation software in defence or aerospace sectors. * Experience with networking, multiplayer XR experiences, and enterprise device management. Join a dynamic team working on innovative XR solutions for defence training. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a high-impact environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now to be part of this exciting journey.TPBN1_UKTJ