Software Development Manager - Customer API

About the role

As a Software Engineering Manager, you’ll guide a collaborative team building reliable, modern software solutions. You’ll help shape our technical direction, mentor engineers, and make thoughtful use of AI tools to improve how we work. This role is ideal for someone who values teamwork, clarity, continuous learning, and a healthy, inclusive culture.

What is in it for you We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary.
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
• Private medical insurance.
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing.

The above information is a shortened summary, refer to our policies for full details You will be responsible for

Team & People Leadership

• Lead a collaborative, and high‑performing engineering team.
• Support engineers in their growth with regular coaching, clear goals, and constructive feedback.
• Foster an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued.
• You will be hiring, onboarding, and building a diverse team.

Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of software built with Java, Spring Boot, Typescript, and related technologies.
• Work with Product and Architecture teams to design simple, scalable solutions.
• Promote modern engineering practices such as CI/CD, clean code, and cloud‑native patterns.
• Ensure systems are reliable, well‑tested, and easy to maintain.

AI‑Enabled Engineering

• Champion AI tools that boost productivity
• Help the team learn how to use AI safely, responsibly, and confidently.
• Identify areas where automation or AI can reduce manual work or improve user experience.

You will need

Technical Skills

• Experience delivering Java 8+ or JVM‑based applications using Spring Boot, Spring WebFlux, or Kotlin.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Knowledge of software design and architectural patterns.
• Comfortable with DevOps practices (CI/CD, configuration management, deployment patterns).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud‑native development.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum.

• on cloud platforms.
• Interest in using AI to improve engineering workflows and team efficiency.

What You Bring

• A supportive leadership style that encourages trust, growth, and wellbeing.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Curiosity, openness to learning, and excitement about modern engineering and AI.
• A balanced, thoughtful approach to technical decision‑making.

About us You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues. At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support. We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here  for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying.