SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – Kotlin / Android

Job Description

Industry: Retail
Seniority for this role: Mid-Senior level
Company Description Tesco is a leading multinational retailer, with more than 336 000 colleagues. Our software is used by millions of people across several countries every day. Whether it’s the tills and websites our customers use, or the systems our colleagues and partners use, you’ll play your part in keeping it running like a well-oiled machine. And when a business problem pops up? You and the creative minds in our team will be challenged to solve it. As Tech Hub we cooperate within the group of Tesco Technology Hubs located in the UK, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and India. Role Summary As part of the store distribution engineering team, you will get the opportunity to work on the software applications and services that ensure our stores have the products our customers need. The work you do will improve the colleague experience in our depots and drive improved efficiencies to our extensive fulfilment network. And when it comes to ideas, we’re as ambitious as you are. We are actively seeking a dynamic Software Development Manager to lead our engineering team in delivering innovative solutions for the Group Distribution Platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, outstanding leadership skills, and a passion for fostering innovation. Your role will be crucial in ensuring project success, effective stakeholder communication, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. In our fast-paced, agile environment, your focus on quality, security, and user impact will be key. This job requires to be based in/close to Prague. We currently work in a hybrid model and meet in our office 3 days a week. IN THIS JOB I AM ACCOUNTABLE FOR Conduct performance assessments, provide feedback, and guide career development for team members Mentor the development team, ensuring the implementation of best practices, design principles, and coding standards Ensure processes and standards that enable high-quality software delivery Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders Collaborate with cross-functional teams, shaping technical strategy and roadmap Define project scopes, timelines, and ensure alignment with business goals Monitor project progress, mitigate risks, and maintain alignment with enterprise standards Foster innovation and explore new tools/methodologies Inspire the team to deliver clean, efficient code based on industry standards Create comprehensive technical documentation Implement security tools (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk) and oversee adherence to security best practices Manage application performance and asset monitoring (e.g., Splunk, New Relic) for seamless operation SKILLS RELEVANT FOR THIS POSITION Technical Skills: Experience in delivering Kotlin or Java based software solutions for Android platform Proficiency with test suites like Junit, Mockito Experience and familiarity with Public Cloud platforms such as Azure Strong knowledge of software and architectural design patterns Comfortable with DevOps practices involving configuration management, CI/CD pipelines, IaaC, deployment patterns, etc Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies Personal Skills: A minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on experience managing software development teams of 6-8 people Strong interpersonal and communication skills, engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Proven success in building, developing, and leading high-performance software engineering teams Experience in hiring, retaining, and developing engineers, ensuring growth opportunities and maintaining motivation Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges Passion for staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies Professional working proficiency in English Nice to have Czech language knowledge ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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 (for all): Permanent contract from the go – as a sign of our trust in your abilities Learning opportunities – certified technical training and learning platforms like Udemy, Pluralsight and O’Reilly Referral Bonus Up to 20% yearly salary bonus – based on both individual and business performance Cafeteria & Multisport Additional 5 days of paid leave to support your well-being and family life Shopping discount in our stores 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 Join our team and help us with building one of the biggest brands in the retail industry! Let us know you are interested by pushing the APPLY button! Show more Show less