Software Development Manager

Job description

We are in the process of building, evolving and rolling out our inhouse built Fulfilment Point System (FPS) platform to all our Customer Order Fulfilment locations within the UK and Internationally. FPS is new generation Fulfilment application which enables all the customer order fulfilment centres to pick, marshal and dispatch customer orders on one hand and manage the site workflow through a real-time visualisation and intervention tool, on the other hand.

Ours is a globally distributed, full stack java tech team and our building blocks consist of a set of Microservice components, backend APIs, Rich UI, robust Eventing Platform and Data layer components utilising a wide range of modern technologies including: Java, RxJava, SpringBoot React and Node JS Kafka, PostgreSQL and Couchbase Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Splunk, AppDynamics, New Relic Azure Cloud We are responsible for the software throughout the lifecycle.

We maintain a DevOps culture employing continuous integration and delivery, supporting our code through to production and beyond. As a Software Development Manager within Customer Fulfilment Technology team, your primary responsibility would be to build and maintain a passionate, engaged and effective development team of engineers. You do this through taking a deep interest in the people that report to you, making sure they are happy, motivated and challenged in what they are doing.

You guide them to reach pragmatic technical solutions and keep yourself close to the code without becoming a blocker. You take ownership when things go wrong but celebrate success collectively.

Specifically, you will: Foster the careers of the engineers reporting into you by finding opportunity for growth, coaching, addressing concerns and if necessary, implementing performance management. Grow the capability of Tesco Technology by becoming involved in our engineering hiring and being passionate about building high performing and diverse teams. Work closely with Product Management to identify and minimise risk within an outcome and help prioritise and evolve a workable technical solution ready for delivery.

Represent Customer Fulfilment technology team within the wider technical discussions across different stakeholder groups, constantly broadening your understanding of our technology landscape to increase the effectiveness of your contribution. Take ownership for the delivery of specific outcomes, or work across wider groups in conjunction with programme management to deliver more significant outcomes. Take ownership of non-functional outcomes of Customer Fulfilment Components (e.g.FPS) capabilities and features, including performance, availability, reliability and security.

Continually look for means to evolve and improve our technology, processes and practices.

Experience relevant for this job

Previous experience with management of software engineering teams of around 5 people in size. Previous experience of having managed product development using agile methodologies Hands-on experience of building and supporting reliable and operationally robust full stack and distributed Java applications / products Any previous experience of having managed a globally distributed software engineering teams would be a big plus.

Skills relevant for the job

A high degree of emotional intelligence. You are aware of your own emotions, how you appear and can self-reflect on your actions. You can empathise with others and modify your behaviour and style accordingly. Problem solving, analysis and computational skills. You are comfortable designing systems and reasoning about them. When tackling problems, you take a thorough and logical approach to solving them and retaining ownership through to resolution.

Customer focus. You can find the right balance between outcome delivery and technical excellence. You place the needs of our customers above the needs of you and the team. Written and verbal communication skills. You can communicate effectively and efficiently considering the nature of your audience At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging.

Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed. We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly—spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone’s life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you.

Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.