Software Developer

Job Description

Software Developer (Apprenticeship 2024)

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

At Ubisoft, we aspire to be a workplace where EVERYONE is supported, empowered and invited to join the game. We believe that by prioritising equity and inclusivity, we fuel creative endeavours and craft gameplay experiences that reflect and respect our uniquely talented game-makers and outstanding players.

The Role

As a Software Developer Apprentice, you will complete the Software Developer Level 4 apprenticeship. We will support you to learn the knowledge, skills and behaviours to become a programmer/developer, through a combination of formal training and on-the-job learning.

Within your role, you will also support the tools programming team to build and test code solutions, developing your coding abilities and contributing to the team's objectives. We will provide you with mentors, and time for you to complete training towards achieving your apprenticeship qualification.

This role requires no previous qualifications or experience, but a demonstrable enthusiasm to become a programmer and an aptitude for problem-solving and learning.

This role is a fixed-term contract, lasting for the 18-month duration of the apprenticeship and will be based in our Newcastle studio.

What you'll bring

At Ubisoft, we aim to be a destination of choice for the best talent. We want people like you, who have an enthusiasm for developing a career within the gaming industry. We also value the art of collaboration and a sense of belonging which is why we've embraced a hybrid working model that requires our team members to be on-site for an average of 2 days per week, fostering a vibrant and creative work environment that unites us in pursuing our shared goals.
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong interest in coding
• Drive to learn and develop, with a growth mindset
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

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

We put our people first through nurturing their creativity and well being and the reason we continue to create engaging and compelling AAA titles that are loved across the world. We also value the art of collaboration and a sense of belonging which is why we've embraced a hybrid working model that requires our team members to be on-site for an average of 2 days per week, fostering a vibrant and creative work environment that unites us in pursuing our shared goals.
• Everything you need to keep your life in balance - 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

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.

Find out more about Ubisoft Reflections and Luke Murtagh, our Talent Acquisition Partner who is managing this vacancy:
• Website: https://reflections.ubisoft.com/about/ubisoft-reflections
• TA Partner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-murtagh-recruitment/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Ubisoft.Reflections
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/UbiReflections
• Linkedin Reflections: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ubisoft-reflections
• Linkedin Leamington: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ubisoft-leamington

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb0bbk-3-14-135-125-42 in your application.