Technical Lead, Automated Testing & Dev Excellence

Only considering candidates eligible to work in Montreal, Canada ⚠️

About Anvil

The Anvil pipeline is used by thousands of people across multiple productions. With the Anvil One strategy, every improvement benefits all projects. This pooling requires robust automated tests and exemplary development practices.

What you will do

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

Main and regular duties of this role include:

  • Define the automated test strategy (unit, integration, UI/tools) with a focus on robustness and visibility (metrics, quarantines, CI/CD).
  • Implement critical areas (C#, C++), optimize performance and ensure testability from design.
  • 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 harden the pipeline.
  • Act as a technical mentor and solve complex problems.

Qualifications

What you bring

  • 7+ years in software development.

Skills:

  • Advanced C#
  • Good level of C++
  • Understanding of quality processes and CI/CD

Know-how:

  • Software architecture
  • Design patterns
  • Practices that promote testability

Abilities and knowledge:

  • Strong analytical and synthesis skills
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Autonomous and resourceful
  • Initiative-driven
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible in organizing work
  • Able to work in a team
  • Able to adapt to change
  • Results-oriented

What to send us

  • Your CV highlighting education, experience, skills and, if applicable, games delivered

Additional information

Ubisoft is a global reference in video games, with teams around the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences from Assassin’s Creed to Rainbow Six to Just Dance and many others. We believe diversity of viewpoints advances 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 adopt a hybrid working model that helps you stay connected with your team and aligned with company priorities while giving you the ability to maintain work-life balance. Note that some roles are fully office-based and not eligible for hybrid work.

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Ubisoft Montreal creates world-renowned video games with a focus on innovation and quality.

Working Week

We don't officially have a 4 day work week, but we'd be open to applications for a 4 day work week @ 80% salary.

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Our Vacation Policy

Ubisoft Montreal offers six weeks of vacation after the first year, promoting ample time for rest and personal pursuits.

  • 30 days PTO
  • 52 unpaid Fridays
  • 82 days off per year

Remote Working Policy

Hybrid work model with three days remote and two days in-office.

Company Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) company contribution
  • Generous parental leave
  • Dentalcare
  • Company retreats
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Mental Health Support

Desirable Skills and Experience

  • C#
  • C++
  • Automated testing
  • Test strategy
  • CI/CD
  • Software architecture
  • Design patterns
  • TDD
  • Testability
  • Performance opt.
  • Mentoring
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Autonomy
  • Initiative
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Result oriented

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