Software Development Engineer II

About the role

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Data Engineer who approaches data engineering as a software engineering discipline.

This role is not focused on traditional ETL/ELT development, report-driven pipelines, or SQL-heavy data movement activities. We are seeking engineers who design and build scalable, reliable, and maintainable data systems using modern software engineering principles and distributed computing technologies.

You will be responsible for building large-scale data processing applications, platform capabilities, and reusable infrastructure that enable analytical and operational workloads across the organization. Success in this role requires a strong engineering mindset, deep understanding of distributed systems, and the ability to develop production-grade solutions that scale.

We are particularly interested in engineers who have experience building platforms that support forecasting, planning, optimization, or other analytical workloads in supply chain, retail, logistics, manufacturing, or related domains.

We are looking for engineers who are passionate about building scalable, high-quality data platforms. The ideal candidate understands the technical challenges of operating large-scale distributed systems, including data processing, lakehouse architectures, schema evolution, performance optimization, reliability engineering, and operational excellence.

About us

At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed.

We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly—spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone’s life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.

When you join Tesco Bengaluru in this role, you'll be employed by Tesco Bengaluru Private Limited, the Tesco legal entity responsible for your employment.