Software Development Manager in Test

Tesco Poland  •  Kraków  •  Hybrid  •  Full-Time  •  Apply by 31-Aug-2025 About the role

At Tesco, we're not just a retail giant; we're the UK’s largest private employer and a global retail leader. We are on a mission to enhance our colleagues' daily work experience, creating exceptional propositions. This program aims to introduce innovative systems that empower our colleagues.

We are actively seeking a dynamic Software Development Manager to lead our engineering team in delivering cutting-edge, cloud-based solutions for Tesco Retail's Workforce Management.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, outstanding leadership skills, and a passion for fostering innovation. Your role will be crucial in ensuring project success, effective stakeholder communication, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. In our fast-paced, agile environment, your focus on quality, security, and user impact will be key.

We always welcome conversations about flexible working, so feel free to talk to us during your application about how we can support you.

We value connecting, collaborating, and innovating with our colleagues in person. At Tesco Technology, we work in a hybrid model. This role requires you to be based in or near Kraków, as we currently meet in the office three days a week.

What is in it for you  

Joining Tesco means being part of an exciting and diverse workplace, dedicated to being #aplacetogeton, providing career-defining opportunities to all of our colleagues

We offer:

• Permanent contract from the start, reflecting our trust in your abilities
• Up to 20% yearly salary bonus based on individual and business performance
• Additional 4 days of paid leave for well-being and family life
• IP Tax Deductible Costs
• MacBook provided for work
• Private healthcare (LuxMed)
• Cafeteria & Multisport benefits
• Learning opportunities with certified technical training and platforms like Udemy, Pluralsight, and O'reily
• Sports activities with a personal trainer
• Referral Bonus
• Relocation Help

 If that sounds exciting, then we'd love to hear from you.

You will be responsible for
Manage application performance and asset monitoring (e.g., Splunk, New Relic) for seamless operationImplement security tools (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk) and oversee adherence to security best practices
Create comprehensive technical documentationInspire the team to deliver clean, efficient code based on industry standardsFoster innovation and explore new tools/methodologies
Monitor project progress, mitigate risks, and maintain alignment with enterprise standards
Define project scopes, timelines, and ensure alignment with business goals
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, shaping technical strategy and roadmap
Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders
Ensure processes and standards that enable high-quality software delivery
Mentor the development team, ensuring the implementation of best practices, design principles, and coding standards
Conduct performance assessments, provide feedback, and guide career development for team members You will need

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of Java or NodeJS
• Expertise in modern testing frameworks and tools, including Playwright. Ability to guide and support test automation efforts
• Comfortable with DevOps practices involving configuration management, CI/CD pipelines and IaaC
• Experience in building and maintaining testing environments
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools (for eg. Docker / Kubernetes)
• Experience and familiarity with Public Cloud platforms such as Azure
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies