About the role
As Principal Software Development Engineering at Tesco, I am responsible for driving the technical strategy and design of Identity and Access Management solutions, which underpins the security and the overall defence capability of Tesco. This includes technology leadership for a team of Developers and System Engineers, covering software and system development of IAM technologies, systems and tools related to identity lifecycle, identity & Access governance, privileged access management, and overall access management.I work in an agile manner, responding to the changing threat landscape, and working closely with Product Management and Identity Security Controls teams to ensure that what we are designing and developing is optimal in terms of scalability, availability, operability, cost and usability.I am seasoned Architect and have great understanding and knowledge of Cyber Security practices, and dynamic professional, will efficiently collaborating with other stakeholders like Workplace and System Infra, Network and Cloud Platform teams.

You will be responsible for
Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence and have these specific risk responsibilities:
- System Performance and Scale
- Technical barrier to execution
- Adoption of latest technologies
- Help product in proof of concepts and technologies evaluation
- Upskilling and mentoring the team members
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Development Engineer to technically lead our Identity and Access Management (IAM) team and serve as a leader with vision in this space . The ideal candidate will have an understanding of Product Development, Infrastructure and IAM technologies, strong leadership skills, and a consistent record of implementing secure and scalable IAM solutions. This role requires close collaboration with the IAM operations team and product management to ensure the integrity and security of our systems and data.
• Spearhead a highly skilled IAM engineering team, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure high performance and top notch development team and systems.
• Develop and implement IAM Platforms strategies, architectures, and roadmaps aligned with business objectives and security requirements.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex IAM solutions, including authentication, authorization, identity governance, and access controls.
• Build and maintain robust IAM platforms to modern engineering excellence practices, ensuring scalability and resilience to meet the needs of Tesco.
• Own the issues/barriers in the rollout of new solutions, and get them closed with technical expertise and required collaboration.
• Partner with the Product Management team to align IAM solutions with business needs and user requirements.
• Collaborate with the IAM Security Controls team to understand and resolve the painpoints in their BAU tasks.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging IAM and product development technologies and trends, making recommendations for adoption where appropriate.
• Engage with existing / new vendors and third party IAM solutions to ensure effective implementation and support.
• Drive continuous improvement of IAM processes, tools, and practices to enhance security, user experience, and operational efficiency.
• Respond to security incidents related to identity and access management and lead efforts to resolve them promptly and effectively.
• Influence the technology direction of the organisation towards adopting zero trust and identity based authentication frameworks.
• Mentor team of developers and system engineering in terms of technical skills and practices.

You will need
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ yearsof experience in IT and full stack Software development, with at least 5 years in technically leading a team, ideally within Security space.
• Strong software development background (preferably with Java, React.js, Postgress, Kafka, Azure Cloud services) with experience in architecture, designing and building inhouse solutions, preferably IAM systems
• Experience of implementing and improvising DevOps practices for in-house and cloud platforms
• Understanding of IAM concepts and technologies, including Vaulting, SSO, MFA, LDAP, OAuth, SAML, and identity governance.
• Experience of building/leveraging LLM for product development and processes automations
• Demonstrable experience in building and maintaining IAM or similar platforms in complex, large scale environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Great understanding or IT infrastructure components such as network perimeter, domain controllers, VSphere, Kubernetes and cloud.
• Experience of mentoring a highly skilled team of developers and system engineering.
• Demonstrable experience of improving an existing system for better performance and resiliency with help of technologies and DevOps processes
• Great communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Architectural understanding of zero trust and identity-based authentication frameworks.

Whats 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.

Annual Bonus - Opportunity to earn additional bonus, distributed as 2/3rd in compensation and 1/3rd in shares.

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.

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.