Staff Software Engineer - Payments

Marks and Spencer plc (UK); Old Woking; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a skilled engineer to lead the Payments Platform transformation. Candidates should have strong expertise in TypeScript, React, and backend technologies like Java and MongoDB. Responsibilities include technical direction, solution design, and team collaboration. The role offers an inclusive work culture and competitive benefits, including discounts and a supportive work environment. Join the engineering team to shape the future of digital platforms.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

Competitive holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus schemes

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Tailored induction training

Amazing perks and discounts

Industry-leading parental policies

Access to wellbeing support

Charity volunteer day

Qualifications

• Expertise knowledge of TypeScript, React, SCSS, CSS Modules, Style Dictionary.
• Help lead continuous learning and improvement relating to product quality and stability.
• Support the technical platform out of hours as a member of the support rota.

Responsibilities

• Influencing the technical direction of the Payments Platform and shape architecture.
• Design solutions that improve the M&S Payments Platform.
• Lead and contribute to cross-team initiatives.

Skills

SpringBoot

Micronaut

Java 20+

MongoDB

CI/CD using Sonar, GitHub Actions

Microservice architecture

Azure (AKS)

Security, encryption, PCI compliance

SRE approach

TypeScript

React

SCSS

CSS Modules

Style Dictionary

Job description

We're changing the way we do things, and putting industry leading innovation at the heart of how we operate; we need a stellar engineering team to make it happen. You'll be joining one of the most iconic brands in the UK on its most exciting cycle yet. We're more integrated and product led in our tech teams than ever before: learning, changing, and adapting constantly, with millions of people benefiting from your work every single day. We have a genuine ambition to become engineering first, building and operating an elite digital platform. We are looking for people to join our community of engineers to support this transformation, build a modern digital ecosystem.

Technical Skills

• SpringBoot
• Micronaut
• Java 20+
• Database Technologies including MongoDB
• CI/CD using Sonar, GitHub Actions
• Microservice architecture
• Azure (AKS)
• Security, encryption, PCI compliance
• SRE approach

Responsibilities

• Influencing the technical direction of the Payments Platform and shape our long-term architecture.
• Design solutions that improve the M&S Payments Platform, provide a service for multiple tender types for external users and internal teams on our website.
• Lead and contribute to cross‑team initiatives from design through deployment and operations.
• Write maintainable, well‑tested, high‑quality code and uphold engineering best practices.
• Focus on observability and maintain Service Level Objectives, take operational responsibility for the Payments Platform, including joining the on‑call rota.
• Foster a strong engineering culture through mentorship, code reviews, and collaboration.
• Lead by example in producing high‑quality documentation, including architecture, design, operational, and technical documentation.
• Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers across M&S to design elegant, scalable solutions.
• Assist with recruiting and onboarding new engineers.

Qualifications

• Expertise knowledge of TypeScript, React, SCSS, CSS Modules, Style Dictionary.
• Help lead continuous learning and improvement for the Products and Product health related to quality and stability as well as approach, contribute and help lead product planning and roadmap with an agile mentality.
• Support the technical platform out of hours as a member of the support rota.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

Benefits

• After completing your probationary period, you'll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third‑party brands for you and a member of your household.
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days!
• Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.
• A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.
• Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.
• Industry‑leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.
• Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.
• A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you're passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.