Staff Software Engineer, Personalisation & Search (Hybrid)

Marks & Spencer Plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established retail brand in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer to join their engineering team. This role involves developing high-performing software solutions and providing technical leadership on complex projects. Candidates should have a strong background in backend system development, familiarity with automated testing practices, and proficiency in languages such as Java. This position provides an opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, contributing to exciting digital initiatives.

Benefits

20% discount on M&S products

Competitive holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus schemes

Strong pension and life assurance

Tailored induction and training

Exclusive perks through M&S Choices portal

Market-leading family policies

24/7 wellbeing support

One paid volunteer day a year

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing high-performing backend systems.
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles.
• Good understanding of automated testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and debug software solutions.
• Provide technical leadership on projects.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality code.

Skills

Backend system development

Software engineering principles

Automated testing practices

Proficiency in Java

Technical versatility

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Azure Cloud

Kubernetes

Job description

A well-established retail brand in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer to join their engineering team. This role involves developing high-performing software solutions and providing technical leadership on complex projects. Candidates should have a strong background in backend system development, familiarity with automated testing practices, and proficiency in languages such as Java. This position provides an opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, contributing to exciting digital initiatives.