Software Engineering Manager – Loyalty

MS Companies

Software Engineering Manager driving transformation in software engineering team and projects for M&S. Leading technology adoption, team management, and quality assurance in a hybrid working environment.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and leading high-performing software engineering teams while ensuring the delivery of scalable software solutions. Proficient in software architecture, system design, and the adoption of DevOps methodologies to enhance software quality and performance.

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Team LeadershipSoftware ArchitectureJava DevelopmentDevOps PracticesSystem Design

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringScalable Software SolutionsCloud TechnologiesQuality StandardsSoftware Development Methodologies

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Polyglot ProgrammingHigh-Quality SoftwarePerformance RequirementsReliability StandardsUsability Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJava

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing software engineering team.
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
Drive the adoption of standards and methodologies for software development.
Establish and enforce quality standards, ensuring software products meet performance, reliability, and usability requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous polyglot hands-on software engineer lead or manager
Experience working on highly scalable software solutions across web or backend - java
Extensive background in software engineering with several years’ experience in a variety of systems and technologies
Experience building and leading teams of highly skilled, senior software engineers that deliver high-quality software.
Excellent understanding of system design, software architecture, cloud, and software engineering standard methodologies,
Promoter of DevOps: you build it, you run it.

Benefits

Comp & perks

20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation
Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours
Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you