Engineering Manager - Backend (Transcend)

About the roleTranscend 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 StackLanguages & Frameworks: Java 21+, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs Data: Couchbase, PostgreSQLCloud & Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker, AzureCI/CD & Automation: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, SonarQubeTesting: SeleniumMonitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, Version Control: Git + GitHubWhat is in it for youHybrid workingWe 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 benefitsTesco 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 performancePermanent contract from the go – as a sign of our trust in your abilitiesTax-deductible expenses (IP)Private healthcare (LuxMed)Cafeteria & MultisportAdditional 4 days of paid leave to support your well-being and family lifeIncrease in annual leave (from 20 to 25 days) for those not yet eligible for the full holiday entitlementLearning opportunities – certified technical training and a learning platform (Udemy)Back-to-school day – 1 day off for parents of primary school childrenFertility leave – up to 2 weeks of paid leave for IVF treatmentSports activities with a personal trainer in the officeReferral bonusMacBook as your work toolIf that sounds exciting, then we'd love to hear from you!You will be responsible forCollaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutionsDesigning secure, performant, and maintainable system architectures and APIsGuiding the team in writing clean, efficient, and testable codeOverseeing testing and quality assurance to ensure reliability and performanceManaging deployments, monitoring system health, and optimizing performanceProviding production support and participating in on-call rotationsConducting regular 1:1s, coaching team members, and supporting career developmentBuilding high-performing teams that consistently deliver value within tight timeframesRepresenting your team in cross-functional technical discussionsDefining and prioritizing features for services owned by your teamContinuously improving engineering practices and team processesActing as a bridge between engineering and external stakeholders, ensuring technical solutions align with customer expectations and business goalsYou will needProven experience managing software engineering teams (approx. 8 people)6+ years of hands-on software development experienceStrong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban)Fluent English with excellent communication skillsExperience 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 skillsTrack record of owning projects end-to-end and providing technical leadershipExperience mentoring and developing engineersProactive, value-driven mindset with strong problem-solving abilitiesAbility to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersComfortable working directly with customers and external partners to understand needs and deliver tailored solutionsThrives in a fast-moving, startup-like environment where priorities shift and speed mattersAbout usOur 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 – YouTubeWhat our colleagues like the most at Tesco:We develop our own productsWe make an impact; large scale of operationAccountability and respect are given to usWe cooperate and support each otherThere are great colleagues who are divided into small teams hereWe can develop and learn new thingsDiscover how our colleagues shape Tesco’s tomorrow.