Technical Solution Architect in Online Services – Publishing Services

Ubisoft Entertainment; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global gaming leader is seeking a Technical Solution Architect in Montreal. You will oversee crucial architecture decisions to enhance player interactions and streamline services. The ideal candidate will have proven software architecture experience, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to balance technical and business perspectives. Join us in creating innovative gaming experiences while enjoying a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Inclusive environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Software and/or Solution Architecture.
• Strong proficiency with technology (e.g., Web, API, MarTech).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee major architecture decisions.
• Drive solutions for critical topics and large-scale initiatives.
• Ensure technical decisions align with long-term vision.

Skills

Software Architecture

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant education (e.g., Software Engineering)

TOGAF certification

Tools

Web Technologies

API Management

MarTech Solutions

Job description

Technical Solution Architect in Online Services – Publishing Services

We are looking for a Technical Solution Architect in Online Services. The incumbents will help secure major architecture decisions for our products. Our solutions help Ubisoft engage and support players through personalized, seamless experiences across all channels.

What you’ll do

Lead and oversee major architecture decisions to bring coherence and ensure healthy decisions.

Drive solutions for transversal, critical and complex topics such as major service replacement, replacing a vendor solution and large-scale initiatives.

Understand interdependencies between systems, evaluating risks and ensuring technical decisions align with long-term vision.

Anticipate technological progress, positioning Online Services to leverage innovative solutions efficiently defining best practices and standards for Online Services.

Liaise with other Online Services activities to make sure our decisions participate in the global OS ecosystem.

QUALIFICATIONS

What you bring

You can go deep and wide.

You naturally convey business considerations to technical stakeholders and technical considerations to business stakeholders and can balance both.

You can capture complicated situations in synthetic visual and text representations for all kinds of audiences.

You have a strong passion and opinion on how things should be done, and the flexibility to adapt to external constraints and differing perspectives.

Proven experience in Software and/or Solution Architecture

Strong proficiency with technology (eg Web, API, MarTech…)

Understanding of security, scalability and performance best practices

Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills

Problem solving, strategic thinking and decision-making abilities

Relevant education (eg Software Engineering) and certification (eg TOGAF) a plus

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities, while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Note, that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.

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