Senior Software Java Engineer - Customer API

Senior Software Development Engineers (SDEs) are the creative minds developing the software applications that make life easier for customers. Responsible for the entire development and support process for a software programme. Your applications make previously complex tasks simple with the impact ranging from saving time, effort or money to re‑defining normal.

• While specific responsibilities will evolve with Tesco’s business needs, the role’s key areas of impact include:
• Developing high‑quality software solutions, with proficiency in Java (Spring Boot or other frameworks).
• Working with Microsoft Azure and Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) or demonstrating a willingness to learn.
• Implementing and advocating CI/CD best practices for seamless software delivery.
• Maintaining high‑quality documentation to support development processes and system design.
• Utilize data‑driven decision‑making, balancing short‑term and long‑term goals, and accepting appropriate trade‑offs.
• Apply Tesco architectural standards and best practices, including security‑first thinking and use of tools for vulnerability management and secure coding.
• Ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and efficient.
• Taking ownership of systems, driving reliability, maintainability, and performance.
• Mentoring and supporting fellow engineers, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
• Automating workflows and building tools/scripts to enhance efficiency.

Technology stack we are using:

• Experience in delivering Java (or any other JVM language), good to have: JS, Type Script
• Spring Boot or Micronaut
• Azure, Terraform for infrastructure automation
• Microservices
• SQL (PostgreSQL), No
  
  SQL databases, e.g. Cosmos DB or Couch DB
• Splunk, xMatters, New Relic etc.
• Git Hub
• Zendesk & JIRA

Requirements:

• Solid experience in delivering Java or other JVM languages; familiarity with JS/Type Script is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and infrastructure automation (Terraform).
• Good understanding of SQL (PostgreSQL) and No
  
  SQL databases (e.g., Cosmos DB).
• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (Splunk, xMatters, New Relic).
• Experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Good English communication skills.
• Experience in system design.
• Experience in taking ownership of a project and leading a team from technical/project perspective.
• Proactive attitude.

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