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Data Manager [Build and Release Specialist] (369)
3 years ago
Job Description
Provide critical support to all game projects within the studio, ensure the smooth operation of vital software services, perform key data operations and provide help-desk troubleshooting for our project development environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide a support role for production tools to users within the studio and its projects;
- Provide Perforce end-user support for multiple projects alongside back-end administration of Perforce instances including branch management and integration support.
- Identify tool support requirements for projects and proactively discuss requirements with the Tools Team
- Be a primary point of contact for external support teams (HQ, Studio Collaboration etc.);
- Provide project pipeline support including workstation configuration and tool configuration;
- Maintain a good general knowledge of the production pipelines and tools and provide up-to-date documentation on workflow methods, pipeline systems within a centralised accessible location;
- Collaborate with partner studios to share technology and best practices;
- Responsible for the consistency of data and versions;
- Deliver game builds to Development and QC Teams (internal and external);
- Deliver game builds for external contacts at the request of Production (i.e. Localisation, Marketing, HQ, Submissions);
- Support production in the preparation of submissions material;
- Follow and uphold SCM best practices;
- Monitor build systems for failures and errors and flag these to build engineers, development team and QC as appropriate;
- Proactively develop an understanding of multiple build system technologies used within Ubisoft (e.g. Dashboard, Jenkins, Team City, QuickBuild);
- Proactively predict and resolve future issues (e.g. capacity constraints, maintenance intervals, etc);
- Monitor and manage network storage facilities (NAS / SAN) and report issues when they arise;
- Maintenance of build farms with operating systems ranging from Windows Server 2012 R2 to Linux based distributions.
Qualifications
Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of a source control system (Perforce is especially beneficial);
- A rigorous and structured approach with strong problem-solving skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills;
- A proactive attitude, resourceful nature and someone who thrives on autonomy;
- Ability to work calmly, considered and with purpose under pressure;
- Technical competency in understanding the intricacies of pipelines and production tools and the ability to identify bottlenecks or other avenues for improvement;
- An interest in safekeeping and organizing data with strong work ethics around this;
- Technical understanding of Active Directory services is a plus;
- A knowledge of Linux distributions such as Fedora, Red Hat and Proxmox would be advantageous.
Additional Information
Benefits & Relocation
Flexible working, 22 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown, private healthcare (with option to add immediate family), life insurance & income protection, workplace pension scheme, paid volunteering days, annual fitness & well-being allowance, games, technology & merchandise, subsidised travel and many more...
Relocation assistance is available to anyone currently living 50 miles or more from the studio location. Please contact a member of the talent acquisition team to find out what we have to offer and how we can support with your move here... relocation really doesn't have to be a daunting prospect.
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Ubisoft Reflections & Ubisoft Leamington is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Company Description
Ubisoft Leamington has been a member of the Ubisoft family since January 2017 and has collaborated on Tom Clancy’s The Division & The Division 2, Far Cry 5 and Starlink: Battle For Atlas. Currently comprised of a 70-strong team, the studio is a solid and experienced group supported by a mix of veteran developers and promising young talent. Based in Royal Leamington Spa, Ubisoft Leamington is at the heart of a thriving destination for UK game developers.
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