Tesco Bengaluru
Website:
tescobengaluru.com
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About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated Software Development Engineer III (SDE III) to design, develop, and scale enterprise-grade backend systems and AI-powered applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong software engineering fundamentals, hands-on experience with distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and modern AI technologies, while contributing as a senior individual contributor within an agile engineering team.This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive complex projects from design through production deployment.
You will be responsible for
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and resilient backend services using Java and/or Python.• Build cloud-native applications and microservices using Spring Boot and industry-standard design principles.• Design and implement event-driven architectures using Kafka and asynchronous messaging patterns.• Develop and integrate Agentic AI solutions, including AI agents, orchestration workflows, and LLM-powered applications.• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.• Design and optimize data models for both RDBMS and NoSQL databases.• Build highly available and fault-tolerant distributed systems capable of handling large-scale workloads.• Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes and cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.• Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, automated testing, observability, and operational best practices.• Troubleshoot production issues and implement performance, reliability, and scalability improvements.• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical design discussions and architecture reviews.
You will need
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.• 8+ years of professional software development experience.• Strong programming skills in Java and/or Python.• Experience building applications using Spring Boot and microservices architecture.• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Design, Design Principles, and common Design Patterns.• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.• Hands-on experience with Kafka and event-driven systems.• Experience designing and developing distributed applications and services.• Strong knowledge of relational databases and NoSQL databases.• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.• Experience deploying and operating applications on Kubernetes.• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD practices.________________________________________Preferred Qualifications• Experience developing Agentic AI applications using frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, MCP, or similar technologies.• Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI orchestration frameworks.• Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools such as New Relic, Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry.• Experience implementing Business Driven Development (BDD) practices.• Exposure to platform engineering and cloud-native architectures.________________________________________Technical SkillsCore Engineering• Design Principles & Design Patterns• Data Structures & Algorithms• Problem Solving• System DesignDevelopment• Java• Python• Spring Boot• REST APIs• MicroservicesArchitecture• Distributed Systems• Event-Driven Architecture• Kafka• Business Driven Development (BDD)Data• PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle• MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB• Data Modeling & Query OptimizationCloud & DevOps• Azure (preferred), AWS, or GCP• Kubernetes• Docker• CI/CD PipelinesAI & Emerging Technologies• Agentic AI• LLM Integrations• RAG Architectures• AI Workflow Orchestration________________________________________Success ProfileThe successful SDE III candidate will demonstrate:• Strong ownership and accountability.• Ability to independently drive complex technical initiatives.• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.• Passion for building scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems.• Curiosity and enthusiasm for applying AI technologies to solve business problems.• Effective collaboration and mentoring capabilities within engineering teams.
Whats 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.
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.
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