Android Software Engineer
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Tesco’s Scan As You Shop service is an in‑store experience that lets customers build their basket on a handheld device during their shopping journey so that they can keep a close eye on their budget and skip the queues at checkout. Since late 2021, we’ve brought the solution entirely in house, and we’re now live in over 800 stores across the UK and Republic of Ireland, with plans to move into Central Europe this year.
The engineering team owns the handset application, built on Android OS and consumes data from our Retail Platform enterprise APIs, as well as other technology components that support the solution. All engineers take ownership of both the frontend and backend systems in our remit.
We’re looking for a new team member, preferably with a background in Android development, to help us evolve and scale our systems as we navigate a wide range of challenges in store technology.
Responsibilities
* Develop high‑quality code that can lead to rapid delivery, following standard methodologies for continuous integration and delivery.
* Support production systems, resolve incidents, and perform root cause analysis.
* Lead discussions on system design and collaborate with product managers to drive value.
* Work efficiently with partners across the organisation to translate business needs into product improvements.
Qualifications
* Experience with Kotlin and/or Java.
* Experience working in a collaborative team.
* Background in Android development (ideally).
Benefits
* 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 (after 1 year’s service) at full pay, followed by statutory pay and 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
* Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to mental wellbeing support.
About Us
Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer’s favourite way to shop, whether at home or on the move. Our core purpose is ‘Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day’. Tesco is proud of an inclusive culture where all colleagues have equal opportunities.
Seniority Level
* Entry level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Retail
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