IT Software Team Lead (W/M/X)

Ubisoft; Saint-Mandé; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Profit sharing and yearly company savings plan

25 paid time off days plus 12 additional paid days off

50% of transportation pass paid by the company

Lunch vouchers (9€/day)

Healthcare for you and your family

Maternity leave of 20 weeks

Paternity/co-parental leave of 7 weeks

Résumé du poste

Ubisoft seeks an IT Software Development Manager to lead a distributed engineering team in Saint-Mandé, creating scalable products for IT and production. This role emphasizes technical leadership and Agile practices, collaborating across global teams.

Key responsibilities include mentoring engineers, product collaboration, and ensuring effective Agile execution. Ideal candidates will have experience with applications, software architecture, and strong communication skills.

Perks include profit sharing, generous time off, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Significant 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.
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Work closely with Product Owners to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Facilitate and evolve Agile/Scrum practices within the team.

Connaissances

Knowledge of Python

SQL

TypeScript

Gitlab

Vue framework

Agile/Scrum experience

Description du poste

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

• Significant 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

Ubisoft's perks

• Profit sharing and yearly company savings plan
• 25 paid time off days plus 12 additional paid days off
• 50% of transportation pass paid by the company, lunch vouchers (9€/day), healthcare for you and your family, and additional Ubisoft perks
• Maternity leave of 20 weeks, paternity/co‑parental leave of 7 weeks
• Office located in Saint Mandé (Metro line 1, Saint Mandé station)

Information about Ubisoft

Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our gamers’ community.

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!