Release & Build Specialist in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Hybrid

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences. 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!

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must possess current eligibility to live and work in the UK in order for their application to be considered.

As our new Release & Build Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality game releases. You’ll join a small, highly specialised team working across the Ubisoft Group, collaborating closely with development teams and key stakeholders to understand priorities and effectively manage game data throughout the development lifecycle. You will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining code and asset repositories, supporting robust versioning practices and build generation across all gaming platforms. With a passion for continuous improvement, you will enhance and optimise build pipelines from early development through to release, ensuring build systems perform at their best. Your proactive approach to investigation and troubleshooting will enable you to identify issues early and deliver reliable, well-considered solutions.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong proficiency with source control management software (Perforce, Git).
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and platforms (TeamCity, Jenkins).
• Familiarity with Cloud-based infrastructure desktop environments (Linux, Windows).
• Proficient in at least 1 scripting language across all operating systems (XML, PowerShell, JSON, Batch scripting).
• A proactive approach to troubleshooting and resolving issues.

Joining Ubisoft, you’ll be part of an inclusive global brand. With us, you will build upon your ongoing success and place your stamp on the production of our games and the development of your people. You’ll have the prestige of developing and producing exciting world-class AAA games and help showcase our studio as a market leader within our industry. With us, you will find your future in one of the strongest knowledge bases in the games industry coupled with brilliant opportunities for career progression on a critically acclaimed brand portfolio.

What we’ll provide:

• Hybrid working, flexible core hours, 25 days of annual leave, Christmas shutdown, and a plan that will enable you to work from anywhere in the EU for up to four weeks per year.
• Life insurance, income insurance, private healthcare, an annual well-being allowance, and more.
• Generous resources committed to your perpetual personal and professional development.
• Investment in our community - with paid volunteering days.
• Fun and entertainment - with free games, activities, and celebrations.
• Generous relocation support - should you need it.

Positive mental health and wellbeing at work are priorities for us. We are a Gold Employer in the Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index, and partners of Safe in Our World. We run an inclusive Wellbeing Champions programme and provide a wide range of training and resources to support all of our people to proactively discuss and manage their own mental health, as well as support their team members.

Ready to Apply? We aim to build the world’s most distinctive and diverse gaming studio; therefore, we strongly encourage you to apply. We’d love to hear about you and your background.

At Ubisoft, everyone is welcome! We know that by bringing together different perspectives and experiences, we create a more inclusive environment for our team members. You’ll get the chance to work with teams and projects that inspire and challenge you every single day.