Staff Software Engineer - Warehousing

MARKS&SPENCER; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in Greater London is seeking a Backend Developer to create high-quality cloud-based software while mentoring engineering teams. The role involves improving engineering standards and participating in various projects that enhance software development practices. The ideal candidate has a robust background in backend systems, particularly with Java and cloud technologies, aiming to make a significant impact on the organization’s operations. The position comes with competitive benefits and a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

20% colleague discount on products

Competitive holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus schemes

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Training programmes

Wellbeing support access

Charity volunteer day

Qualifications

• Proven experience in backend systems, focusing on optimisation.
• Ability to impact operations through effective software.
• Deep understanding of software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain cloud-based software.
• Shape engineering standards and practices.
• Support and mentor engineering team members.

Skills

Backend system development

Software engineering principles

Proficiency in Java, PL/SQL, JavaScript

Designing scalable applications

Technical versatility

Tools

BlueYonder WMS

Java 11+

Sony CI/CD

IBM MQ

Kafka

Azure Data Factory

PowerBI

Job description

What you'll do

• Build, maintain, and own high-quality cloud-based software with strong automation, while handling complex backlog tasks and resolving major issues.
• Shape and improve engineering standards, frameworks, DevOps practices, and software development metrics, promoting continuous learning, quality, and stability.
• Support and mentor engineers through code reviews, pair programming, coaching, and contributing to team OKRs and product planning.
• Participate in out-of-hours platform support, communities of practice, and broader organisational initiatives that promote innovation, values, and ways of working.
• Contribute to team growth and strategy by helping drive recruitment and hiring plans.

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include

• Proven track record in developing impactful, robust backend systems and integrations, with a focus on optimisation and scalability.
• Motivated by the ability to positively impact physical operations, through great software.
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles, patterns, and practices, applied to the development of maintainable and adaptable code.
• Technical versatility and proficiency in a range of relevant programming languages (e.g. Java, PL/SQL, JavaScript) and tools (e.g. Git, CI/CD pipelines).
• Expertise in designing and implementing scalable applications on cloud infrastructure, with a focus on performance and security.

Tech Stack

Our team uses a variety of technologies and, as part of our modernisation drive, will be evolving our stack. The sorts of technologies include:

• BlueYonder WMS
• Java 11+, SpringBoot
• IBM MQ, Kafka (Queues & Event Streaming)
• Azure Data Factory, PowerBI (Reporting)
• CI/CD using Sonar and GitHub Actions
• On-premise infrastructure

What's In It For You

Being a part of M&S is exactly that - playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We're an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us.

Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special...

• 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 programme 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.

Everyone's Welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We're disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We're transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

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.

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