Engineering Manager - Backend (Transcend) @ Tesco Technology v Česko

Odpovědnosti

1. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions
2. Design secure, performant, and maintainable system architectures and APIs
3. Guide the team in writing clean, efficient, and testable code
4. Oversee testing and quality assurance to ensure reliability and performance
5. Manage deployments, monitor system health, and optimize performance
6. Provide production support and participate in on-call rotations

O pozici / o projektu

About the role

Transcend Retail Solutions , a subsidiary of Tesco, was established to become the trusted solutions partner for retailers worldwide. We offer the same cutting-edge technology that powers Tesco’s $8bn online grocery business, tailored to meet the unique needs of our global retail partners. With world-class efficiency and scale, our mission is to help retailers build online businesses that customers, colleagues, and stakeholders truly love.

We operate as a “startup within an enterprise," combining agility, ownership, and innovation with the backing of a global retail leader. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving real business problems, and want to make a tangible impact—this is the role for you.

As a Software Development Manager , you will lead a team of engineers, delivering high-quality software solutions that create measurable business value. You will provide technical leadership, collaborate closely with Product Managers to translate business needs into effective technical solutions, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

You will also work in a customer-facing environment, building strong relationships with partners, understanding their needs, and turning feedback into impactful product and engineering outcomes. 

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.

About us

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.

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

Detail pracovní nabídky

• Online nábor
• Ihned
• Práce na dálku po dobu 2 dnů v týdnu

Metodika práce

• Agile management

Výhody v kanceláři

• Bezplatná káva
• Jídelna
• Parkování kol
• Zábavná zóna
• Bezplatné parkování
• Bez požadavku na dress code
• Moderní kancelář
• Atmosféra startupu

Výhody

• Malé týmy
• Mezinárodní projekty