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# Software Development Engineer II (Java) - Identity

- **Company:** Tesco PLC
- **Location:** Welwyn Garden City, UK
- **Salary:** £41,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, OAuth, OpenID, Software Maintenance, Openid Connect, Software Engineering, Java Application Server, Solid Principles, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0d47f029736940ba

## About the Role

* Strong proficiency in at least one major programming language (Java preferred) and ecosystem to design, build and support production systems independently.
 * Hands-on experience of building and supporting production Java applications.
 * An understanding of the SOLID principles and how to apply them to create well-structured, maintainable software.
 * A DevOps mindset, with experience of supporting production systems, resolving incidents, and performing root cause analysis.
 * A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team
 * An understanding of identity and access management concepts, such as OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC), would be advantageous.

## Description

We are responsible for the software throughout the lifecycle; we maintain a DevOps culture, employing continuous integration and delivery, supporting our code through to production and beyond, as well as being firm believers in TDD.
You will be responsible for

 * Designing, building and maintaining high-performing mission-critical systems
 * Collaborating with product managers to translate customer and business requirements into technical solutions.
 * Producing test-driven features and demonstrating your familiarity with the TDD cycle.
 * Supporting production systems, resolving incidents, and performing root cause analysis.
 * Sharing knowledge with the wider engineering community.
 * Mentoring and supporting and helping junior engineers within the team.


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