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About The Company
Tesco is one of the world's leading multinational retail companies, renowned for its extensive network of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience stores. With a rich history spanning over a century, Tesco has established itself as a trusted brand committed to providing quality products and exceptional customer service. The company operates across multiple countries, leveraging innovative technology and sustainable practices to meet the evolving needs of its diverse customer base. Tesco's mission is to serve shoppers a little better every day, emphasizing value, convenience, and a seamless shopping experience. The organization fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, making it an attractive workplace for talented professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the retail industry.
About The Role
Hackajob is collaborating with Tesco to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
As a Backend Development Engineer at Tesco, you will be an integral part of an agile team comprising industry-leading engineers tasked with defining and developing Tesco's Experience API (xAPI). This API is the backbone of Tesco's digital shopping experiences, powering various platforms such as mobile applications, in-store systems, and internal-facing applications. Your role will involve designing scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend systems that support millions of customers globally. You will work closely with product managers and other stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and implement features that enhance the overall customer experience. Your innovative approach and pragmatic mindset will be vital in creating maintainable and extensible software solutions that make a tangible difference in the retail landscape.
You will thrive in a collaborative environment, utilizing modern engineering practices and technologies such as JavaScript, Typescript, Node.js, GraphQL, REST, Kafka, Azure Cloud, Redis, Docker, and Kubernetes. Your contributions will directly impact Tesco's ability to deliver seamless shopping experiences across multiple channels and devices, from web and mobile to voice assistants and in-store kiosks. The solutions you develop will have a broad reach, affecting millions of customers worldwide, and your work will be essential in maintaining Tesco's reputation for innovation and customer-centricity.
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Qualifications
We are seeking passionate and experienced backend developers who demonstrate a strong technical foundation and a desire to innovate. The ideal candidate will possess:
- 7+ years of professional experience as a backend software developer, with a focus on scalable, high-traffic systems.
- At least 4 years of hands-on experience in backend development using JavaScript, Typescript, Node.js, and related frameworks.
- Proficiency with JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as Next.js, React.js, and testing tools like Jest, Mocha.js, or Cucumber.
- Experience building and deploying microservices in cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience developing GraphQL servers and working with GraphQL Federation, especially with Apollo Federation.
- Strong understanding of REST API development and distributed messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
- Familiarity with distributed caching technologies such as Redis.
- A commitment to writing clean, maintainable, modular, and well-documented code.
- Experience with DevOps practices, continuous integration, and automated testing methodologies like TDD, BDD, and performance testing.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively within an Agile team environment.
Additionally, candidates should demonstrate a passion for technology, a proactive approach to learning, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
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Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend systems using JavaScript, Typescript, Node.js, and cloud technologies.
- Collaborate with product managers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Implement new features and extend existing software to enhance Tesco's digital shopping platforms.
- Write secure, maintainable, and high-quality code following best practices and coding standards.
- Automate deployment, testing, and monitoring processes to ensure continuous delivery and high system availability.
- Profile, optimize, and troubleshoot backend services to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Apply principles such as SOLID to create well-structured and modular software architectures.
- Refactor existing codebases to improve readability, maintainability, and scalability.
- Develop and execute test-driven development (TDD), behavior-driven development (BDD), and performance testing strategies.
- Support production systems by resolving incidents, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
- Share knowledge and mentor junior team members to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Produce proof of concepts to evaluate new tools, frameworks, or methodologies for potential integration.
- Participate in system design discussions and contribute to strategic technical decisions that align with business goals.
Benefits
Joining Tesco offers numerous benefits designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being. These include:
- Competitive salary packages
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Flexible working environment
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Wellness initiatives
- Employee assistance programs
- A collaborative workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion
- Opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the retail industry through cutting-edge technology projects
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