Software Engineering Manager – Warehouse Connect

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Software Engineering Manager leading a high-performing software engineering team at M&S. Driving best practices and cloud-first thinking for digital transformation in supply chain & logistics.

Posted 7/13/2026full-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 driving the adoption of engineering standards and best practices. Proficient in cloud technologies, system design, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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Senior Polyglot Software EngineerCloud TechnologiesDevOps PrinciplesSoftware ArchitecturePeople Leadership

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Hard Skills

Software Development MethodologiesSystem DesignReliability EngineeringTesting StrategiesScalable Web SolutionsBackend SolutionsEngineering StandardsContinuous ImprovementOperational ExcellenceTechnical Leadership

Soft Skills

CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingInfluencing StakeholdersServant Leadership

Industry Keywords

Engineering ExcellenceHigh-Performing TeamsCloud-First ThinkingDORA StandardsCollaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, mentor and lead a high-performing software engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
Oversee the planning, execution and delivery of software initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer outcomes, priorities and timelines while proactively managing risks and dependencies.
Drive the adoption of engineering standards, software development methodologies and best practices, providing technical leadership and guidance across complex programmes and initiatives.
Establish and maintain high standards for software quality, reliability, security and performance, ensuring products meet operational and business requirements.
Lead the team in improving engineering maturity, progressing towards and maintaining Elite DORA standards while embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
Drive cloud-first thinking, modernisation of the technology landscape and effective use of shared platforms to maximise value delivery across engineering teams.
Partner closely with Product, Design, Programme Management and senior engineers to define roadmaps, prioritise technical investments and deliver scalable business solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous hands-on experience as a senior polyglot software engineer, with a strong background building highly scalable web and backend solutions across a variety of technologies and platforms.
Proven experience building, leading and developing high-performing teams of skilled software engineers who consistently deliver high-quality software solutions.
Excellent understanding of system design, software architecture, cloud technologies and modern software engineering best practices.
Strong advocate of DevOps principles and a “you build it, you run it” mindset, with a solid understanding of testing strategies, reliability engineering and operational excellence.
Outstanding people leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience leading senior engineers and technical partners towards successful outcomes without prescribing every solution, empowering teams to make effective engineering decisions.
A servant leadership mindset with a strong sense of ownership, accountability and the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.

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.