Software Development Engineer II

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Developer Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining PaaS services in our private cloud environment. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable cloud solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

We are looking for someone with proven mastery building and managing scalable, resilient systems. You should have a strong mix of education and practical experience with a real passion for diving head first into challenging problems.

What is 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. Physical Wellbeing - 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. You will be responsible for

• Design and develop PaaS solutions tailored for private cloud environments.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Create, Implement and maintain scalable, robust, and secure private cloud services.
• Optimize and enhance existing PaaS services for performance and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and standards.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to performance, security, and scalability.
• Implement and enhance observability features, including monitoring, logging, tracing, and alerting, to ensure service reliability and performance.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in cloud computing and PaaS.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for developed services.
• Ensure that all development activities align with company policies and regulations, including security and compliance requirements.

You will need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience as a Software Developer Engineer, particularly in building and managing PaaS services.

• Strong knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.

• Experience with private cloud platforms (e.g., OpenStack, VMware, etc.).
• Experience with different cloud offerings.
• Ability to create similar platform in Private Cloud.
• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation
• Proficient in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure principles in a cloud environment.
• Experience with database management systems, both SQL and NoSQL.
• Proficiency with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Helm, Ansible.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing observability tools and practices (e.g., New Relic, Splunk ELK stack).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

About us 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.