Tesco India Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Hybrid Permanent Working hours 45 Apply by 06-Feb-2026
About the role
As a Software Development Engineer II (Android) at Tesco, you will be an integral part of our technology team, contributing to
the development and enhancement of our Android applications. Your role will involve a deep understanding of Android
architecture, frameworks, and SDKs, coupled with hands-on experience in building native mobile applications. You will play a
crucial role in ensuring the agility, smooth operation, and security of our Android systems, aligned with Tesco's commitment to
delivering an exceptional shopping experience.
the development and enhancement of our Android applications. Your role will involve a deep understanding of Android
architecture, frameworks, and SDKs, coupled with hands-on experience in building native mobile applications. You will play a
crucial role in ensuring the agility, smooth operation, and security of our Android systems, aligned with Tesco's commitment to
delivering an exceptional shopping experience.
What is in it for you
At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you.
As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.
Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.
Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles -simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable.
Salary - Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment.
Leave & Time-off - Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company’s policy.
Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary - In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF.
Health is Wealth - Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws.
Mental Wellbeing - We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.
Financial Wellbeing - Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.
Save As You Earn (SAYE) - Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.
Physical Wellbeing - Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle.
You will be responsible for
Responsibilities:
1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Android applications that meet Tesco's
standards of quality and performance.
2. Demonstrate expertise in UI components and controls, including Action Bars, Widgets, Fragments, Constraint Layouts,
Jetpack Compose, etc.
3. Utilize your strong understanding of Android components such as Activity, Services, Intent, Broadcast Receiver, Content
Provider, Handlers, and Threads to build robust and scalable solutions.
4. Integrate web services using technologies such as REST, JSON, GraphQL and XML, leveraging tools like Retrofit + OkHttp.
5. Stay updated on the latest advancements in Android technology, bringing fresh ideas and best practices to the team.
6. Contribute to the development of clean architecture, adhere to coding guidelines, and ensure high-quality code.
7. Explore and implement Kotlin features, coroutines, extension functions, view models, live data, and other relevant
technologies.
8. Collaborate with analytics, location, social APIs, payment gateways, SMS gateways, and cloud integration to enhance
application functionalities.
1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Android applications that meet Tesco's
standards of quality and performance.
2. Demonstrate expertise in UI components and controls, including Action Bars, Widgets, Fragments, Constraint Layouts,
Jetpack Compose, etc.
3. Utilize your strong understanding of Android components such as Activity, Services, Intent, Broadcast Receiver, Content
Provider, Handlers, and Threads to build robust and scalable solutions.
4. Integrate web services using technologies such as REST, JSON, GraphQL and XML, leveraging tools like Retrofit + OkHttp.
5. Stay updated on the latest advancements in Android technology, bringing fresh ideas and best practices to the team.
6. Contribute to the development of clean architecture, adhere to coding guidelines, and ensure high-quality code.
7. Explore and implement Kotlin features, coroutines, extension functions, view models, live data, and other relevant
technologies.
8. Collaborate with analytics, location, social APIs, payment gateways, SMS gateways, and cloud integration to enhance
application functionalities.
You will need
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (preferred).
2. 3-6 years of experience in Android mobile applications development.
3. Expertise in Android Architecture, Framework, Android SDK, Core Java, Android Studio IDE, Android Debugger, and Kotlin.
4. Hands-on experience in building native mobile applications with a focus on UI components and controls.
5. Strong understanding of Android components, web service integration, and mobile application best practices.
6. Good knowledge of Kotlin, coroutines, extension functions, view models, and live data (preferred).
7. Familiarity with analytics, location, social APIs, payment gateways, SMS gateways, and cloud integration.
8. Ability to thrive in a collaborative and diverse team environment, demonstrating ownership, customer-centricity, and a
commitment to excellence.
1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (preferred).
2. 3-6 years of experience in Android mobile applications development.
3. Expertise in Android Architecture, Framework, Android SDK, Core Java, Android Studio IDE, Android Debugger, and Kotlin.
4. Hands-on experience in building native mobile applications with a focus on UI components and controls.
5. Strong understanding of Android components, web service integration, and mobile application best practices.
6. Good knowledge of Kotlin, coroutines, extension functions, view models, and live data (preferred).
7. Familiarity with analytics, location, social APIs, payment gateways, SMS gateways, and cloud integration.
8. Ability to thrive in a collaborative and diverse team environment, demonstrating ownership, customer-centricity, and a
commitment to excellence.
About us
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.