100 Tesco jobs further boost for Edinburgh's 'thriving' tech industry

Author: Max SteelePublished 22nd Jan 2020

Tesco Bank is creating 100 tech jobs in Edinburgh and another 20 in Newcastle.

The company is recruiting test, software and systems engineers, systems architects, solution designers, project managers, and IT and business analysts.

Bosses are promising flexible working and competitive wages.

David Bowerman, chief operations officer, said: "We know there are deep talent pools in Edinburgh and Newcastle.

Scotland's Finance Secretary Derek Mackay MSP said: "It's no wonder that Edinburgh is becoming one of the UK's thriving tech hubs.

"This latest investment by Tesco Bank will further add to Edinburgh and Scotland's appeal as a destination for highly trained tech jobs".