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Head of Software Engineering - Personalisation & AI

M&S

Greater London

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Head of Software Engineering to lead a multi-disciplinary team. This role involves redefining engineering practices within a digital-first environment, focusing on personalisation solutions for e-commerce. Key responsibilities include leading engineering managers, driving technical excellence, and advocating for agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in software architecture and cloud infrastructure, as well as skills in technologies like Java and Python. Join a transformation journey that emphasizes quality, innovation, and teamwork.

Benefits

20% colleague discount on all M&S products
Competitive holiday allowance
Discretionary bonus schemes
Strong pension and life assurance
Tailored induction and training
Exclusive perks through M&S Choices
Market-leading family policies
24/7 wellbeing support
One paid volunteer day per year

Qualifications

  • Significant experience as a polyglot senior software engineer across multiple areas.
  • Experience leading product areas with multiple teams.
  • Knowledge of personalisation in e-commerce contexts.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire engineering managers and teams.
  • Drive technical excellence and modern engineering practices.
  • Champion innovation and agile working.

Skills

Software architecture
Team leadership
Cloud infrastructure
DevOps practices
Agile methodologies
E-commerce personalisation

Tools

React
Java
Python
Swift
Azure
Job description
A leading UK retailer is seeking a Head of Software Engineering to lead a multi-disciplinary team. This role involves redefining engineering practices within a digital-first environment, focusing on personalisation solutions for e-commerce. Key responsibilities include leading engineering managers, driving technical excellence, and advocating for agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in software architecture and cloud infrastructure, as well as skills in technologies like Java and Python. Join a transformation journey that emphasizes quality, innovation, and teamwork.
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