Tesco Technology
Senior Software Java Engineer - Customer API
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Senior Software Java Engineer - Customer API
Senior Software Development Engineers (SDE)
About the Role
Senior Software Development Engineers (SDEs) are the creative minds developing the software applications that make life easier for customers. Responsible for the entire development and support process for a software programme. Your applications make previously complex tasks simple, with an impact ranging from saving time, effort, or money to re-defining normal.
You will be responsible for:
- Developing high-quality software solutions, with proficiency in Java (Spring Boot or other frameworks)
- Working with Microsoft Azure and Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) or demonstrating a willingness to learn
- Implementing and advocating CI/CD best practices for seamless software delivery
- Maintaining high-quality documentation to support development processes and system design
- Utilizing data-driven decision-making, balancing short-term and long-term goals, and accepting appropriate trade-offs
- Applying Tesco architectural standards and best practices, including security-first thinking and use of tools for vulnerability management and secure coding
- Ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and efficient
- Taking ownership of systems, driving reliability, maintainability, and performance
- Mentoring and supporting fellow engineers, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration
- Automating workflows and building tools/scripts to enhance efficiency
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
You Will Need
Technology Stack We Are Using
Experience in:
- Java (or other JVM languages), good to have: JavaScript (JS), TypeScript
- Spring Boot or Micronaut
- Azure, Terraform for infrastructure automation
- Microservices
- SQL (PostgreSQL), NoSQL databases such as Cosmos DB or Couch DB
- Splunk, xMatters, New Relic etc.
- GitHub
- Zendesk & JIRA
Requirements:
- Solid experience in delivering Java or other JVM languages; familiarity with JS/TypeScript is a plus
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and infrastructure automation (Terraform)
- Good understanding of SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., Cosmos DB)
- Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (Splunk, xMatters, New Relic)
- Experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
- Good English communication skills
- Experience in system design
- Experience in taking ownership of a project and leading a team from a technical/project perspective
- Proactive attitude
What’s in It for You?
Benefits
Here’s a little insight of what comes with being at Tesco:
- 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
- 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
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
About Us
You may know us as a supermarket, technology company, or even our award-winning mobile network. However, we are all of those things and much more. Our colleagues are driven by one goal: helping to make every day a little better for customers, colleagues, and communities worldwide.
At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend approximately 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the remaining 40% remotely.
At Tesco, no two colleagues are the same. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating significant life events, we’re here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working—talk to us throughout your application about how we can best support your needs.
We are proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, providing support for a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need further support to apply, click here for more options. If you’re interested in joining our team but don’t tick every box, that’s absolutely fine—don’t let it hold you back from applying.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills