We are seeking a highly experienced Software Development Engineer III (SDE III) to design, build, and operate scalable, cloud-native distributed systems. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java/Spring Boot, microservices, event-driven architectures, API design, cloud infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code, observability, and modern platform engineering practices. The role requires strong technical leadership, architecture and design experience, work breakdown and initiative sequencing capabilities, cross-team collaboration, mentoring, and hands-on software development. Core Skills & Experience • Expert in Java/J2EE/Spring Boot or equivalent enterprise technology stack. • Strong experience designing and building scalable microservices and distributed systems. • Expertise in event-driven architecture using Kafka or similar messaging platforms. • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP). • Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform or equivalent tools. • Experience with API design, API gateways, service mesh technologies, rate limiting, resiliency, and traffic management patterns. • Deep understanding of observability, monitoring, logging, tracing, performance tuning, and operational excellence. • Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases. • Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, security scanning, and deployment automation. • Hands-on expertise with TDD, BDD, multithreading, concurrency, and performance engineering. • Experience integrating LLMs into enterprise applications, implementing guardrails, and building agentic workflows/skills. • Strong architecture, solution design, work breakdown, estimation, dependency management, and delivery planning skills. • Proven ability to mentor engineers, perform high-quality code reviews, and drive engineering best practices. • Experience with Couchbase or other NoSQL databases. • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, service platforms, and platform engineering. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient software solutions. • Lead technical design discussions and drive architecture decisions across teams. • Translate business requirements into technical solutions, APIs, services, and event contracts. • Break down large initiatives into deliverable workstreams and define implementation sequencing. • Collaborate with product, architecture, platform, and partner teams to align on delivery and technical strategy. • Write high-quality, maintainable, and testable code while promoting engineering excellence. • Review code, mentor engineers, and provide technical guidance to the wider team. • Build and operate cloud-native applications with strong observability and operational ownership. • Drive automation across build, deployment, testing, security, and infrastructure provisioning. • Support production systems and lead troubleshooting of complex technical issues. Good to Have • Experience with Event Sourcing and Domain-Driven Design. • Knowledge of security engineering, threat modeling, and security certifications. • Experience with OpenTelemetry, Grafana, Prometheus, New Relic, Datadog, Splunk, or equivalent observability tools. • Built autonomous agents or multi-agent AI systems in production environments. • Experience with MCP server integrations and AI platform security. • Experience leading large-scale modernization or cloud transformation programs. 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.