Ubisoft
Gaming
ITSoftwareDevelopmentManager
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“IT Software Development Manager at Ubisoft. Skills: Team Leadership, Agile Delivery, Technical Leadership. Lead and mentor software engineers. Deliver high-quality solutions”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Significative experience in building/developing applications, Understanding of software architecture, Understanding of system design, Understanding of distributed systems, Understanding of product development lifecycle, Understanding of product thinking, Experience working with global, multi-time-zone teams, Knowledge of Python, Knowledge of SQL, Knowledge of TypeScript, Knowledge of Gitlab, Familiarity with open-source ecosystems, Familiarity with modern development stacks, Communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to Have
Vue framework is a plus, Proven experience leading Agile/Scrum teams in a product driven environment is a plus
What You'll Do.
Lead and mentor software engineers
Deliver high-quality solutions
Deliver scalable solutions
Drive technical excellence
Drive engineering best practices
Ensure on-time delivery
Foster a collaborative team culture
Foster an ownership-driven team culture
Work closely with Product Owners
Work closely with stakeholders
Translate business needs into technical solutions
Contribute to product roadmap discussions
Balance technical feasibility
Balance delivery timelines
Facilitate Agile/Scrum practices
Evolve Agile/Scrum practices
Conduct Sprint Planning
Conduct Daily Standups
Conduct Retrospectives
Ensure transparency of progress
Ensure transparency of blockers
Ensure transparency of risks
Continuously improve team efficiency
Continuously improve delivery processes
Provide architectural guidance
Participate in key technical decisions
Encourage adoption of modern technologies
Encourage adoption of AI-driven development patterns
Promote open-source contribution mindset
Promote reuse of industry best practices
Work effectively with distributed teams
Communicate clearly with stakeholders
Align with global standards
Support local team needs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Distributed teams; Global teams; Product Owners; Stakeholders; Cross-cultural communication
Communication Scope
Technical communication; Non-technical communication
Process & Methodology
Agile, Scrum, Planning, Risk management
Full Job Description
Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown! We are looking for an IT Software Development Manager to join the IT Games & Studios department. You will lead a distributed software engineering team responsible for building and maintaining scalable products used by IT and production teams at Ubisoft. This role requires a strong balance of technical leadership, Agile delivery ownership, and product oriented thinking, with the ability to operate effectively across global teams and time zones. As the IT Software Development Manager, your key responsibilities are: Team Leadership & Delivery * Lead and mentor a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions * Drive technical excellence, code quality, and engineering best practices * Ensure on-time delivery through effective planning, tracking, and risk management * Foster a collaborative, ownership-driven team culture Product & Stakeholder Collaboration * Work closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions * Contribute to product roadmap discussions with a strong understanding of product impact * Balance technical feasibility, user needs, and delivery timelines Agile / Scrum Execution * Facilitate and evolve Agile/Scrum practices within the team (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives) * Ensure transparency of progress, blockers, and risks * Continuously improve team efficiency and delivery processes Technical Leadership * Provide architectural guidance and participate in key technical decisions * Encourage the adoption of modern technologies, including AI-driven development patterns * Promote open-source contribution minds
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