Marks and Spencer
Staff Software Engineer
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Senior Full Stack Software Engineer – Warehouse Continuity Team
About the Role
As part of the M&S Software Engineering team, you’ll be working within a beloved historic brand, delivering solutions that drive millions of loyal customers and thousands of colleagues. Known for its strong ethical values, M&S is transitioning into a digital-first, engineering-led organisation, where engineering excellence is a core competitiveness.
This critical role sits in the Warehouse Continuity team, specialising in the Fashion Home & Beauty (FH&B) Supply Chain & Logistics sub-domain—central to the company’s ambitious growth plan. Your expertise will shape robust, scalable, and observable software solutions across this domain, following best-in-class engineering practices.
What You’ll Do
Core Responsibilities
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Software Development
- Develop, test, and debug high-quality, production-grade software solutions
- Uphold and lead coding standards by setting and enforcing best practices
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Technical Leadership
- Guide complex projects by ensuring solutions align with M&S’ strategy and engineering standards
- Offer expertise to foster strategic, scalable, and maintainable architectures
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Architecture & Design
- Lead the design of scalable, resilient systems and third-party integrations
- Collaborate with architecture teams to deliver high-impact solutions
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Code Quality & Review
- Conduct thorough code reviews, focusing on testability, security, performance, and maintainability
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative engineering
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Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Deeply understand business needs by partnering with:
- Product Managers
- Supply Chain & Logistics stakeholders
- Developers & architects
- Translate requirements into effective, scalable technical solutions
- Deeply understand business needs by partnering with:
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Mentorship & Growth
- Mentor engineers at all levels, sharing insights and accelerating skill development
- Act as a knowledge hub, helping teams deliver higher-quality solutions
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Operational Excellence
- Ensure strong observability (metrics, monitoring, and alerts)
- Optimise incident response and root-cause analysis processes
- Integrate learnings into devops and software engineering workflows
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- Innovation & Future-Proofing
- Stay updated on emerging technologies (AI/ML, GenAI tools like GitHub Copilot)
- Propose and implement scalable, customer-enhancing solutions
Who You Are
Technical Expertise
✅ Full-Stack Engineering Experience
- Proven track record in backend/frontend development, focusing on scalability, performance, and maintainability
- Specialisation in Optimisation and High-Performance Systems
✅ Deep Software Engineering Knowledge
- Expertise in software design patterns, clean code principles, and SOLID principles
- Ability to architect modular, adaptable applications
✅ Testing & Automation Shaft
- Strong understanding of automated testing (unit, integration, E2E)
- Proficiency in performance testing tools and methodologies
- Knowledge of AI/ML-driven testing and quality assurance
✅ DevSecOps at Scale
- Hands-on experience in secure software delivery pipelines
- Implementation of automated security scanning, vulnerability management
✅ Technical Versatility
- Deep proficiency in multiple languages (Java, SQL, TypeScript, Python)
- Experience with cloud provisioning, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation (Git, CI/CD pipelines)
✅ Cloud-Native Architecture
- Expertise in designing scalable cloud applications (Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform)
- Focus on cloud governance, security, and cost efficiency
✅ Technical Communication
- Ability to translate technical complexities for non-technical stakeholders
- Encourages collaboration across teams
✅ Mentor Mindset
- Commitment to rapid skills transfer and team growth
- Passionate about empowering others to innovate independently
✅ AI/ML & GenAI Integration
- Solid familiarity with AI/ML tools and GenAI adoption in development
- Hands-on experience in applying AI agents in the software lifecycle
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Tech Stack
The role spans cross-functional technologies including:
Languages & Frameworks
- PL/SQL, Java (Spring Boot), .NET
- Angular, AngularJS, React, TypeScript
- Playwright, Cucumber, JMeter (testing)
- Python, AI/ML
Cloud & Infrastructure
- Azure (IaaS/PaaS): Apps, Iaas, PaaS services
- Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
- Terraform
Data & Messaging
- Kafka (Confluent)
- IBM MQ, MQFTE, SFTP
Databases
- Oracle, SQL Server (Azure-based)
API & Integration
- Apigee, REST APIs
- Windows Services
Observability & Operations
- Dynatrace, PagerDuty, Helix
CI/CD & Quality Assurance
- GitHub Actions, SonarQube, Semgrep, Snyk
- Prisma, GitHub Advanced Security
- Qualys (Vulnerability Management)
Analytics
- Power BI
What’s in it for You?
M&S Benefits
- 💼 20% colleague discount on furniture, fashion, and food
- 🚀 Tailored induction & learning programs to support career growth
- 🎁 Attractive annual bonus (linked to company performance)
- 📅 Competitive holiday entitlement + extra days available
- 💎 Free M&S ShareSave & ShareBuy Schemes
- 🏋️ GymSave discount (up to 25%)
- ♻️ Volunteer Charity Day (paid leave)
- ⚖️ Generous pension scheme (Defined Contribution) + Life Assurance
- 👨🏼⚕️ 24/7 Virtual GP & Wellbeing Support (PAM Assist, mental health resources)
Work-life Culture
- An inclusive, dynamic organisation rooted in core values
- Lively collaboration days (3 in-person days/week), focusing on innovation & teamwork
- Commitment to concentration & inclusion policies:
- Fair recruitment process
- Flexible working provisions
Join us and help shape M&S’ digital-first supply chain revolution—with real impact, inclusive growth, and critical innovation. 🚀
Maximum adjustment flexibility during recruitment if needed. Apply to propel your career in retail technology’s emerging future.
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