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Software Development Engineer III (Java) - Quote API
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2134 (60% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Tesco is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Join the team behind Price Service—a mission-critical HTTP
API powering pricing and promotions across all of Tesco’s channels. From tills
to websites and everything in between, our work touches the lives of over 28 million UK shoppers every week, with
global reach on the horizon.
We’re building a robust,
internet-facing API that runs both in stores and in the cloud, designed to
support future innovation at scale. This means solving complex distributed
systems challenges, ensuring high availability, and optimizing performance. Concepts
like the CAP theorem aren’t just
theory here—they’re part of our daily engineering conversations.
Our stack includes Java, Vert.x, RxJava, Groovy, Couchbase,
and Kafka, built using Terraform, running in Kubernetes on Azure utilising GitHub Actions pipelines.
We follow Agile principles, adapting Kanban and other methodologies to fit the
team’s needs.
Collaboration is at the heart
of our culture—pair programming is common, and all code is reviewed via GitHub.
You will be responsible for
Design and
implement end-to-end systems using your deep JVM and java ecosystem expertise.
Translate product
requirements into well-structured, maintainable code.
Write test-driven features
and follow the TDD and BDD cycle.
Apply SOLID principles and
cohesive design to build scalable software.
Design, build, deploy and
maintain the required infrastructure.
Collaborate with product
stakeholders to shape and refine features.
Support production systems,
resolve incidents, and conduct root cause analysis.
Mentor and support fellow
engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Share knowledge across the
wider engineering community.
Prototype and evaluate new
tools and technologies.
You will need
Strong experience
with Java 8+.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.).
Proficiency with both SQL and NoSQL databases.
Proven ability to scale systems effectively.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban,
Waterfall).
Exposure to reactive programming paradigms.
Bonus: Experience with eCommerce or search systems.
Whats 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
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.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.