IT Software Team Lead

Company DescriptionUbisoft 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 DescriptionWe 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 & DeliveryLead and mentor a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutionsDrive technical excellence, code quality, and engineering best practicesEnsure on-time delivery through effective planning, tracking, and risk managementFoster a collaborative, ownership-driven team cultureProduct & Stakeholder CollaborationWork closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutionsContribute to product roadmap discussions with a strong understanding of product impactBalance technical feasibility, user needs, and delivery timelinesAgile / Scrum ExecutionFacilitate and evolve Agile/Scrum practices within the team (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives)Ensure transparency of progress, blockers, and risksContinuously improve team efficiency and delivery processesTechnical LeadershipProvide architectural guidance and participate in key technical decisionsEncourage the adoption of modern technologies, including AI-driven development patternsPromote open-source contribution mindset and reuse of industry best practicesGlobal CollaborationWork effectively with distributed teams across multiple time zonesCommunicate clearly with stakeholders from diverse cultural backgroundsAlign with global standards while supporting local team needsQualificationsSignificative experience in building/developing applications and servicesStrong understanding of software architecture, system design, and distributed systemsGood understanding of product development lifecycle and product thinkingExperience working with global, multi-time-zone teamsKnowledge of Python, SQL, TypeScript, Gitlab. Vue framework is a plusFamiliarity with open-source ecosystems and modern development stacksStrong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholdersProven experience leading Agile/Scrum teams in a product driven environment is a plus.Additional InformationWhat 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: PermanentWork flexibility: Office-based