Engineering Manager

🏢 Summary: Lead an engineering team to build scalable retail software, translating customer and business needs into secure, high-quality technical solutions. The role combines hands-on technical leadership, people management, delivery ownership, and customer collaboration in a fast-paced environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 6+ years of hands-on software development experience, Experience managing software engineering teams of approximately 8 people, Agile delivery experience with Scrum or Kanban, Experience in high-scale environments handling millions of API calls, Cloud-platform experience, preferably Azure or equivalent, Strong system design and software architecture skills, End-to-end project ownership and technical leadership experience, Experience mentoring and developing engineers, Fluent English and excellent communication skills, Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders, customers, and external partners, Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, value-driven mindset, Ability to adapt and deliver in a fast-moving environment 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, REST, Couchbase, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Docker, Azure, Jenkins, GitHub, SonarQube, Selenium, Prometheus, Grafana, Git, Scrum, Kanban 🏢 Description: 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. This role requires a startup mindset, with the ability to adapt quickly, make pragmatic decisions, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Building relationships with retail partners may involve occasional travel and flexible working hours to support different time zones. Tech Stack Languages & Frameworks :  Java 21+, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs Data : Couchbase, PostgreSQL Cloud & Infrastructure : Kubernetes, Docker, Azure CI/CD & Automation : Jenkins, GitHub Actions, SonarQube Testing : Selenium Monitoring & Logging : Prometheus, Grafana, Version Control : Git + GitHub 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! You will be responsible for Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions Designing secure, performant, and maintainable system architectures and APIs Guiding the team in writing clean, efficient, and testable code Overseeing testing and quality assurance to ensure reliability and performance Managing deployments, monitoring system health, and optimizing performance Providing production support and participating in on-call rotations Conducting regular 1:1s, coaching team members, and supporting career development Building high-performing teams that consistently deliver value within tight timeframes Representing your team in cross-functional technical discussions Defining and prioritizing features for services owned by your team Continuously improving engineering practices and team processes Acting as a bridge between engineering and external stakeholders, ensuring technical solutions align with customer expectations and business goals You will need Proven experience managing software engineering teams (approx. 8 people) 6+ years of hands-on software development experience Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) Fluent English with excellent communication skills Experience in high-scale environments (e.g., e-commerce, millions of API calls) Practical experience with cloud platforms (Azure or similar) Strong system design and architecture skills Track record of owning projects end-to-end and providing technical leadership Experience mentoring and developing engineers Proactive, value-driven mindset with strong problem-solving abilities Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Comfortable working directly with customers and external partners to understand needs and deliver tailored solutions Thrives in a fast-moving, startup-like environment where priorities shift and speed matters About us 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. 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. Want to get to know us better? Watch our team talk about our culture – YouTube 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 Discover how our colleagues shape Tesco’s tomorrow .

🏢 Summary: Lead embedded systems development role focused on architecting, designing, and optimizing complex, high-performance software for hardware platforms. The position provides technical direction, drives roadmaps, and mentors engineers while ensuring reliable hardware-software integration. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of embedded C/C++ and Python experience, Real-time operating systems (RTOS) experience, Bare-metal microcontroller development experience, Embedded hardware, peripherals, sensors, and I2C/SPI/UART protocol knowledge, JTAG, oscilloscope, and logic analyzer debugging proficiency, Git version-control experience, English proficiency 📃 Skills: C, C++, Python, RTOS, Bare-metal, Microcontrollers, I2C, SPI, UART, JTAG, Oscilloscopes, Git 🏢 Description: Team Summary Our team is dedicated to the design, development, and support of embedded software solutions, to create innovative, reliable, and efficient embedded systems that meet the complex requirements of modern technology. Our primary goal is to ensure the seamless integration of software with hardware, contributing to the overall success of the company’s products and services. Job summary We are looking for a top technical embedded systems development expert, who will lead  the design, architecture, and development of highly complex software solutions.  In this role you will be responssible for providing strategic direction, overseeing technical roadmaps, and guiding teams through the most challenging aspects of embedded software engineering. Responsibilities & Duties Design, implement, and optimize embedded software solutions for hardware platforms, ensuring high performance and reliability. Conduct code reviews to maintain software quality and provide mentorship to junior engineers, sharing best practices and guidance. Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate and test system components, ensuring seamless hardware-software interaction. Identify and resolve complex bugs or system issues, ensuring the stability of embedded systems across various environments. Evaluate and adopt new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance development processes and improve system performance. English language proficiency Qualifications & Skills 5+ years proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development and Python Strong experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare metal development for microcontrollers. Deep understanding of embedded hardware, including peripherals, sensors, and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART). Proficiency in using debugging tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers for troubleshooting and performance tuning. Experience with version control systems, especially Git, for managing code and collaborating with team members. Nice to have: Experience with embedded Linux platforms and kernel module development. Familiarity with IoT technologies and integrating embedded systems with cloud platforms. Experience in scripting for automation tasks. Experience in optimising power consumption for embedded systems in battery-operated devices. We offer multiple benefits that include The environment of equal opportunities, transparent and value-based corporate culture, and an individual approach to each team member Competitive salary packages with performance-based annual reviews. Opportunity to receive a Performance Bonus for your individual achievements and a Loyalty Bonus recognizing your dedication to the company. Employment via Contract of Employment (UoP) in complete alignment with Polish Labour Law. Guaranteed paid vacation, public holidays, and medical leaves as per statutory regulations. Continuous growth and development opportunities through internal knowledge hubs, corporate courses, and free English classes Comprehensive private medical insurance to supplement your standard NFZ coverage.