Gaming Engineer (EdTech) at Alfred and Victoria Associates

Alred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs. The three major arms are: Consulting, Recruitment and Training.

Alfred & Victoria Associates has become one of the most sought after Human Capital Development Organization in recent times. She is fast becoming the distinguished strategic partner required in all sectors of the economy, and also in the fast growing world of outsourcing which is now in huge demand in all profession.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Gaming Engineer (EdTech)

Location: Remote
Reports To: Lead Product Engineer / CTO
Department: Engineering / Game-Based Learning
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

•  We’re looking for a Gaming Engineer who understands that educational gaming is not just about entertainment it’s about building interactive systems that improve learning outcomes, participation, creativity, and student engagement.
• This role focuses on designing and developing educational games, simulations, AR/VR experiences, and gamified learning systems for our eLearning platform. You’ll help transform traditional lessons into immersive learning experiences through gameplay, storytelling, animation, and interactive mechanics.

You’ll work on projects such as

• Educational mini-games
• Gamified assessments and quizzes
• Interactive STEM simulations
• AR/VR learning experiences
• Multiplayer classroom activities
• Character animation systems
• Learning reward and progression systems
• Interactive storytelling experiences

Job Responsibilities
Build Educational Games & Simulations:

• Develop engaging 2D and 3D educational games that align with learning objectives and improve student participation.

Create Gamified Learning Experiences:

• Design mechanics such as rewards, badges, XP systems, progress tracking, challenges, and interactive assessments.

Develop AR/VR Learning Environments:

• Build immersive AR/VR educational experiences that allow students to interact with concepts visually and practically.

Design Interactive Learning Systems:

• Create simulations and scenario-based learning experiences for STEM, coding, robotics, and digital literacy programs.

Work on Character Design & Animation:

• Develop and integrate gaming characters, environments, assets, and animations for educational storytelling and gameplay.

Optimize Performance Across Devices:

• Ensure gaming experiences run smoothly across laptops, tablets, low-end devices, and browsers with stable performance.

Collaborate Across Teams:

• Work closely with instructional designers, frontend engineers, facilitators, and curriculum teams to transform learning concepts into interactive experiences.

Prototype New Gaming Ideas:

• Experiment with innovative learning mechanics, multiplayer systems, and immersive educational technologies.

Core Requirements

• Strong understanding of game development principles and interactive system design
• Experience building 2D and 3D games or simulations
• Familiarity with game logic, animations, UI systems, and gameplay mechanics
• Experience with AR/VR learning environments and immersive technologies
• Understanding of performance optimization and responsive game experiences
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub workflows and collaborative development environments
• Ability to transform educational objectives into engaging gameplay experiences

Nice to Have (EdTech Experience):

• Experience building educational or gamified learning products
• Familiarity with STEM education and learning systems
• Experience with multiplayer or real-time learning interactions
• Understanding of child-friendly and accessible UX design
• Experience integrating gaming into LMS or eLearning systems
• Knowledge of animation pipelines and storytelling systems
• Candidates with interactive demos, AR/VR projects, or educational game portfolios will have an added advantage.

Required Tools & Technologies:
Candidates should have experience with some or most of the following:

• Unity (2D & 3D)
• Unreal Engine
• GDevelop
• CoSpaces Edu
• PictoBlox AR/VR
• Blender for character design, animation, modelling, and game assets.

What We’re Looking For:

• A creative thinker passionate about educational gaming and immersive learning
• Someone who can balance fun gameplay with educational value
• A builder who enjoys prototyping and experimenting with new ideas
• A strong collaborator comfortable working with educators and engineers
• Someone passionate about shaping the future of digital education through gaming.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Remote work flexibility
• Opportunity to work on innovative educational gaming projects
• Access to emerging learning technologies and immersive systems
• Collaborative and creative work environment
• Career growth opportunities within a growing EdTech organization.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates whose competence, career goals and aspirations are in alignment with the requirements of this job role, should kindly send their CV to apply@alfred-victoria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.