IT Software Team Lead at Ubisoft

Bucharest, , Romania -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Leadership, Agile Delivery, Software Architecture, System Design, Distributed Systems, Python, SQL, TypeScript, Gitlab, Vue Framework, Scrum, Product Thinking, Stakeholder Management, AI-driven Development, Open-source Contribution, Global Team Collaboration

Industry

Computer Games

Description

Company 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! Job Description 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 mindset and reuse of industry best practices Global Collaboration Work effectively with distributed teams across multiple time zones Communicate clearly with stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds Align with global standards while supporting local team needs Qualifications Significative experience in building/developing applications and services Strong 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. Vue framework is a plus Familiarity with open-source ecosystems and modern development stacks Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders Proven experience leading Agile/Scrum teams in a product driven environment is a plus. Additional Information What do we offer benefits wise? Meal tickets with value of 30 ron/day Access to private medical system and special subscription rates for family members On site medical support World Class subscription Comprehensive wellbeing program (including physical fitness, mental health, financial education and internal communities) Life insurance Ubisoft bikes, free rental Parking spaces for cars, bikes, motorbikes Video games and consoles to borrow Access to Ubisoft games via own Uplay account Bookster (borrow books for free, delivered at home or in the office) Free fruits and coffee in the office Studio offered free days, confirmed on an annual basis for different events Study leave Christmas/ Easter celebration with a special gift Partners’ discounts. Contract: Permanent Work flexibility: Office-based

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a distributed software engineering team to deliver scalable products for IT and production teams. Manage the full delivery lifecycle using Agile/Scrum while collaborating with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.