Overview
At Tesco, we're not just a retail giant; we're the UK’s largest private employer and a global retail leader. We are on a mission to enhance our colleagues' daily work experience, creating exceptional propositions. This program aims to introduce innovative systems that empower our colleagues.
About the Role
We are actively seeking a dynamic Software Development Manager to lead our engineering team in delivering cutting-edge, cloud-based solutions for Tesco Retail's Workforce Management.
Responsibilities
- Conduct performance assessments, provide feedback, and guide career development for team members
- Mentor the development team, ensuring the implementation of best practices, design principles, and coding standards
- Ensure processes and standards that enable high-quality software delivery
- Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, shaping technical strategy and roadmap
- Define project scopes, timelines, and ensure alignment with business goals
- Monitor project progress, mitigate risks, and maintain alignment with enterprise standards
- Foster innovation and explore new tools / methodologies
- Inspire the team to deliver clean, efficient code based on industry standards
- Create comprehensive technical documentation
- Implement security tools (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk) and oversee adherence to security best practices
- Manage application performance and asset monitoring (e.g., Splunk, New Relic) for seamless operation
Technical Skills
Experience in delivering Java 17 (or any other JVM language) based software solutions using frameworks like Spring Boot, Spring WebFlux, Kotlin, etcProficiency with test suites like Junit, Mockito, and Wire mockExperience and familiarity with Public Cloud platforms such as AzureStrong knowledge of software and architectural design patternsComfortable with DevOps practices involving configuration management, CI / CD pipelines, IaaC, deployment patterns, etcProficiency in containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.Strong knowledge of Agile / Scrum methodologiesPersonal Skills
A minimum of 2-3 years of hands‑on experience managing software development teams of 6‑8 peopleStrong interpersonal and communication skills, engaging with both technical and non‑technical stakeholdersProven success in building, developing, and leading high‑performance software engineering teamsExperience in hiring, retaining, and developing engineers, ensuring growth opportunities and maintaining motivationExcellent problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challengesPassion for staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologiesTesco is a leading multinational retailer, with more than 330 000 colleagues.
Our software is used by millions of people across several countries every day. Whether it’s the tills and websites our customers use, or the systems our colleagues and partners use, you’ll play your part in keeping it running like a well‑oiled machine. And when a business problem pops up? You and the creative minds in our team will be challenged to solve it.
As Tech Hub we cooperate within the group of Tesco Technology Hubs located in the UK, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic and India.
What our colleagues like the most at Tesco
We develop our own productsWe make an impact; large scale of operationAccountability and respect are given to usWe cooperate and support each otherThere are great colleagues who are divided into small teams hereWe can develop and learn new things#J-18808-Ljbffr