Ubisoft

Gaming

ITSoftwareDevelopmentManager

Bucharest, Romania FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“IT Software Development Manager at Ubisoft. Skills: Team Leadership, Technical Leadership, Agile/Scrum Execution, Product & Stakeholder Collaboration. Lead and mentor software engineers. Deliver high-quality, scalable solutions”

Industry & Context.

Gaming

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Significative experience in building/developing applications and services, understanding of software architecture, system design, and distributed systems, Good understanding of product development lifecycle and product thinking, Experience working with global, multi-time-zone teams, Knowledge of Python, SQL, TypeScript, Gitlab, Familiarity with open-source ecosystems and 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

Drive technical excellence

Ensure on-time delivery

Translate business needs into technical solutions

Contribute to product roadmap discussions

Facilitate Agile/Scrum practices

Ensure transparency of progress

Continuously improve team efficiency

Provide architectural guidance

Participate in technical decisions

Encourage adoption of modern technologies

Promote open-source contribution

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work effectively with distributed teams; Communicate clearly with stakeholders; Align with global standards; Support local team needs; Foster a collaborative team culture

Communication Scope

Communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Effective planning, Tracking, 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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