Technical Lead, Automated Testing & Dev Excellence (Anvil Pipeline)

Ubisoft Entertainment; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global video game leader is seeking a Technical Lead for Automated Testing & Development Excellence in Montreal. You will take the lead on test automation, ensuring robust practices and promoting high standards within the team. The ideal candidate possesses 7+ years in software development, with strong skills in C# and C++, as well as a solid understanding of CI/CD and design patterns. Join us to innovate and push the boundaries of gameplay.

Benefits

Flexible work model

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Define the automated testing strategy with a focus on robustness and visibility.
• Program on critical topics (C#, C++) and ensure testability from the design stage.
• Promote best practices: architectural principles, design patterns, and code reviews.
• Industrialize validation in the central CI/CD.
• Act as a technical mentor and solve complex problems.

Skills

Advanced C#

Good level of C++

Understanding of quality processes and CI/CD

Software architecture

Design patterns

Practices that promote testability

Job description

Technical Lead, Automated Testing & Dev Excellence (Anvil Pipeline)

• Full-time
• Contract: Permanent
• Flexible Working Organization: Hybrid

About Anvil

The Anvil pipeline is used by thousands of people on multiple productions. With the Anvil One strategy, every improvement benefits all projects. This sharing requires robust automated testing and best development practices.

What you will do

Take technical leadership on test automation and promote excellence in development practices: solid architecture, appropriate design patterns, and test-driven code. You will collaborate with the CPI and Architect to define the vision, deliver reliable solutions, and guide the team toward high standards.

The main and usual duties of this job are:

• Define the automated testing strategy (unit, integration, UI/tools) with a focus on robustness and visibility (metrics, quarantines, CI/CD).
• Program on critical topics (C#, C++) , optimize performance, and ensure testability from the design stage.
• Promote best practices: architectural principles, design patterns, code reviews, TDD, and dependency injection.
• Industrialize validation in the central CI/CD and collaborate with other Anvil domains to make the pipeline more reliable.
• Act as a technical mentor and solve complex problems.

What you bring

7+ years of software development experience.

Skills

• Advanced C#
• Good level of C++
• Understanding of quality processes and CI/CD
• Software architecture
• Design patterns
• Practices that promote testability.

Knowledge and abilities

• Good analytical and synthesis skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Independent and resourceful
• Sense of initiative
• Attention to detail
• Flexible in organizing your work
• Able to work in a team
• Able to adapt to change
• Results-oriented

What to send us

Your resume highlighting your education, experience, skills, and, if applicable, games you have delivered.

Ubisoft is a global leader in video games, with teams around the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed to Rainbow Six, Just Dance, and many more. We believe that diversity of perspectives drives progress for both players and teams. If you are passionate about innovation and want to push the boundaries of entertainment, join our adventure and help us create the unknown.

We embrace a hybrid work model that helps you stay connected with your team and aligned with company priorities, while giving you the flexibility to maintain your work-life balance. Please note that some roles are entirely office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.