Software Development Manager

Looking for a candidate who is strong in People management and team management

Excellent in stakeholder management and has good understanding of system design .

Experience managing a team of at least 10 people, involved in promotion cycle and performance management.

Technically strong and understand code, can challenge design decision and come up with high level system design.

Experience managing large scale high performance system

People Leadership

• Build, coach and develop high-performing engineering teams across engineers, senior engineers and technical leads.

• Create clear objectives, growth plans and career development paths for team members.

• Mentor engineers, nurture talent, support succession planning and improve team capability over time.

• Promote psychological safety, inclusion, innovation and a culture of ownership.

Area

Expected working knowledge

Backend engineering

Java or equivalent backend ecosystem, API-first design, distributed systems, service design, integration patterns and domain modelling.

Cloud native platforms

Kubernetes, containers, CI/CD, service discovery, configuration management and infrastructure automation.

Video technologies (Good to have)

Awareness of video streaming concepts and protocols such as RTSP, HLS and WebRTC, plus video lifecycle and storage/retrieval patterns.

Security

Authentication, authorisation, OAuth/SAML concepts, certificate handling, service-to-service security and secure engineering practices.

Operations

Incident management, root cause analysis, observability, monitoring, alerting, capacity planning and reliability engineering.

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.

When you join Tesco Bengaluru in this role, you'll be employed by Tesco Bengaluru Private Limited, the Tesco legal entity responsible for your employment.