Software Engineer - Backend (Rollout API)

About the role

The Rollout API team builds a robust, distributed deployment part of the Retail Platform that supports large-scale, low-bandwidth environments. The team is responsible for orchestrating and managing software rollouts across thousands of retail stores using cloud-native and edge-based solutions. You’ll be developing and maintaining services which:

1. Prepares deployments across multiple device types

2. Manage store-specific deployments and device states

3. Handles on-premises deployments, downloads, and throttling under strict bandwidth constraints

4. Integrates monitoring and observability

What is in it for you

Hybrid working

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Tesco, we always welcome chats about different flexible working options. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

This role requires you to be based in or near Kraków, as you will spend 60% (3 days) of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely.

Our benefits

Tesco is a diverse and exciting employer, dedicated to being #aplacetogeton, providing career-defining opportunities to all of our colleagues. If you choose to join our business, we will provide you with:

• Up to 20% yearly salary bonus – based on both individual and business performance

• Permanent contract from the go – as a sign of our trust in your abilities

• Tax-deductible expenses (IP)

• Private healthcare (LuxMed)

• Cafeteria & Multisport

• Additional 4 days of paid leave to support your well-being and family life

• Increase in annual leave (from 20 to 25 days) for those not yet eligible for the full holiday entitlement

• Learning opportunities – certified technical training and a learning platform (Udemy)

• Back-to-school day – 1 day off for parents of primary school children

• Fertility leave – up to 2 weeks of paid leave for IVF treatment

• Sports activities with a personal trainer in the office

• Referral bonus

• MacBook as your work tool

If that sounds exciting, then we'd love to hear from you.

You will be responsible for

• Designing, developing, and maintaining microservices (Java-based) for deployment orchestration and store device management

• Implementing and optimizing parts of event-driven architecture

• Developing and maintaining edge components (Java, Go) for store-level deployment and download management

• Integrating CI/CD pipelines and ensuring automated testing via rollout pipelines.

• Monitoring and troubleshooting production systems

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (deployment, infrastructure, and operations) to deliver secure and scalable solutions

You will need

Mandatory skills:

• Strong Java development skills (Spring Framework)

• Basic system design skillset

• Knowledge of event-driven systems and event sourcing patterns

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing

Nice to have: 

• Familiarity with SQL databases and distributed systems concepts

• Knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker

• Experience in monitoring and observability tools 

• Experience with cloud-native applications 

Unsure if you fit all the criteria? Apply and give us the chance to evaluate your potential - you could be the perfect fit!

About us

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.

Tesco is committed to celebrating diversity and everyone is welcome at Tesco. As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, allowing candidates the opportunity to thrive and inform us of any reasonable adjustments they may require.

Want to get to know us better? Watch our team talk about our culture – YouTube

What our colleagues like the most at Tesco:

• We develop our own products

• We make an impact; large scale of operation

• Accountability and respect are given to us

• We cooperate and support each other

• There are great colleagues who are divided into small teams here

• We can develop and learn new things