Software Engineering Manager – International E-Commerce

Job Description

Position within M&S and its Digital & Technology team.

What you’ll do

• Build, mentor, and manage a high‑performing software engineering team focused on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines; monitor progress, risks, and dependencies and take corrective action when necessary.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineering teams, evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and platforms, and develop the team’s technical roadmap.
• Establish and enforce quality standards to ensure software meets performance, reliability, and usability requirements, and lead the maintenance and support of existing systems.

Who you are

• Previous senior software engineer with polyglot hands‑on experience.
• Experience building scalable web or backend solutions and leading teams of senior engineers.
• Strong background in system design, software architecture, cloud, and standard development methodologies.
• Promoter of DevOps culture – building and running the infrastructure.

Tech Stack

• Salesforce and Javascript would be advantageous for this role
• Java, Spring, SpringBoot, Micronaut
• React, Next.js, Typescript, Angular
• Azure Cloud, Kubernetes, Dynatrace (observability)
• SQL Server, MongoDB
• Ignite, Redis

What’s In It For You

Working at M&S means being part of a purpose‑driven team focused on quality, value, and service for millions of customers.

• 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third‑party brands for you and a household member once probation is completed.
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days.
• Discretionary bonus schemes linked to individual and company performance.
• Strong pension and life assurance plans.
• Tailored induction and training for development from day one.
• Exclusive perks and savings through the M&S Choices portal.
• Market‑leading family policies, including parental, adoption, and neonatal leave.
• 24/7 wellbeing support, virtual GP access, and mental health services.
• One paid volunteer day per year to support a cause that matters to you.

Everyone’s Welcome

Marks & Spencer is an inclusive organisation, welcoming diverse experiences and committed to building representative teams. Join us and help shape the future of retail.

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