Lead Unity Developer

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Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world's top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today's content experience.

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Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.
WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
Role Description

• As a Lead Unity Engineer, you will lead the development of Unity applications, guiding teams and delivering high-quality products. You'll collaborate with designers, product managers, and stakeholders, influencing technical decisions. In addition to hands-on work, you'll mentor engineers, enforce best practices, and ensure system scalability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of Unity applications with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, ensuring best practices in coding and architecture.
• Participate in client meetings, gathering requirements and offering technical insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and deliver innovative VR/AR/MR features.
• Own project timelines, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule with high quality.
• Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and maintain adherence to coding standards.
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to strategic decisions for project success.
• Ensure team adherence to OOP principles and design patterns.
• Manage GIT workflows, resolving conflicts and maintaining codebase integrity.
• Research and implement new tools and technologies to enhance product development.
• Contribute to sprint planning and overall product roadmap.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Unity and C# with a proven track record in XR (VR/AR/MR) solutions.
• Expertise in Object-Oriented Programming, design patterns, and scalable software architecture.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in GIT workflows and collaborative development environments.
• Experience managing full project life cycles from concept to delivery.

Nice To Have

• Experience with Unreal Engine (C++, Blueprints).
• Knowledge of web technologies for web platform integration.
• Cross-platform development experience for mobile, console, and PC.

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