Software Development Engineer II – ON-SITE

Job Overview

About the role
• Leads valuable features that are used by customers • Leads Scrum ceremonies • Suggests improvements to processes and methodologies to speed delivery • Questions requirements and challenges where necessary • Can identify value of tasks & always works on the highest priority items. • Work effectively with stakeholders to communicate and translate their needs into improvements.
2 • Lead group discussions on design of initiatives within domain. And understand domain well
enough to work with Product Managers to drive value • Support production systems resolve incidents and perform root cause analysis. • Debug/find complex problems and support/maintain the software solution. • Share knowledge with the wider engineering community. • Mentor and develop engineers in the team. • Produce proof of concepts to evaluate new tools.

You will be responsible for
Good Understanding of Java/J2EE programming language • Good understanding of optimization algorithms (gradient descent hill climbing and other
quantitative algo) • Experience with Kafka with the heavy load • Understands framework and enough of tool ecosystem of chosen language to implement end to
end component with minimal assistance • Comfortable producing and refactoring code without assistance • Able to test drive features in programming language of choice • Understands different major language paradigms (OOP/Functional) • Understands presence of abstraction beneath language (JVM/CLR) • Can reason about complexity of algorithms (time and space) and code (cyclomatic) • Can debug code • Can understand and resolve complex issues

You will need
Stays abreast of industry news from a variety of sources
Can understand how industry developments may affect team
Core Technology Concepts Understands major HTTP components (UDP/TCP/IP/HTTP/REST) Understands core infrastructure components (servers networking load balancing)

Whats in it for you?

At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best
for you.

As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique,
differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current
industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers,
communities and planet a little better every day.

Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars –
Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.

Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by
four principles -simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable.

· Salary – Your fixed pay is the
guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment.· Leave & Time-off – Colleagues are entitled to 30
days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10
national and festival holidays, as per the company’s policy.· Making Retirement
Tension-FreeSalary – In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues
to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF.· Health is Wealth – Tesco promotes programmes that
support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and
their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including
parents or in-laws.· Mental Wellbeing – We offer mental health support
through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face
counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents. · Financial Wellbeing – Through our financial literacy
partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as
salary advances on earned wages upon request. · Save As You Earn (SAYE) – Our SAYE programme allows
colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a
structured 3-year savings plan. Our green campus promotes
physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football
field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a
healthier lifestyle.

About Us

Today, our Technology team consists of over
5,000 experts spread across the UK, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and
India. In India, our Technology division includes teams dedicated to
Engineering, Product, Programme, Service Desk and Operations, Systems
Engineering, Security & Capability, Data Science, and other roles.

At Tesco, our retail platform comprises a
wide array of capabilities, value propositions, and products, essential for
crafting exceptional retail experiences for our customers and colleagues across
all channels and markets. This platform encompasses all aspects of our
operations – from identifying and authenticating customers, managing products,
pricing, promoting, enabling customers to discover products, facilitating
payment, and ensuring delivery. By developing a comprehensive Retail Platform,
we ensure that as customer touchpoints and devices evolve, we can consistently
deliver seamless experiences. This adaptability allows us to respond flexibly
without the need to overhaul our technology, thanks to the creation of
capabilities we have built.

At Tesco, inclusion
is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and
with respect, valuing individuality to create a true sense of belonging. It’s
deeply embedded in our values — we treat people how they want to be treated. Our
goal is to ensure all colleagues feel they can be themselves at work and are
supported to thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive
workplace that celebrates the diverse cultures, personalities, and preferences
of our colleagues — who, in turn, reflect the communities we serve and drive
our success.

At Tesco India, we
are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, reflecting our
dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals
with disabilities. We offer equal opportunities to all candidates and encourage
applicants with disabilities to apply. Our fully accessible recruitment process
includes reasonable adjustments during interviews – just let us know what you
need. We are here to ensure everyone has the chance to succeed.

We believe in
creating a work environment where you can thrive both professionally and
personally. Our hybrid model offers flexibility – spend 60% of your week
collaborating in person at our offices or local sites, and the rest working
remotely. We understand that everyone’s journey is different, whether you are
starting your career, exploring passions, or navigating life changes.
Flexibility is core to our culture, and we’re here to support you. Feel free to
talk to us during your application process about any support or adjustments you
may need.