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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Manager - Sap - **Company:** Marks and Spencer plc (UK) - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Spring Framework, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Software Architecture, Redis, Next.js, TypeScript, ReactJS, Spring-boot, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Dynatrace - **Published:** August 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.fashionjobs.com/job/marks-spencer/Software-engineering-manager-sap,11985467.html ## About the Role * Proven experience leading and developing high-performing software engineering teams, delivering scalable and high-quality software solutions. * Strong software engineering background with experience across a range of technologies, architectures and distributed systems. * Excellent understanding of software architecture, system design, cloud technologies, DevOps principles and engineering best practices. * Strong people leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences. * A collaborative, servant-leadership approach with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with a focus on continuous improvement and ownership. Tech stack The teams use a variety of technologies, including: * Java, Spring, Spring Boot and Micronaut * React, Next.js, Typescript and Angular * Azure Cloud, Kubernetes and Dynatrace * SQL Server and MongoDB * Ignite and Redis Desirable experience * Knowledge of the Retail domain, particularly around the Clothing Product development and planning lifecycle. Not essential, but would be a big advantage. ## Description As part of the M&S Software Engineering team, you'll be joining a well-loved historic brand, working on solutions that serve millions of loyal customers and thousands of colleagues. This is an exciting time as we continue our transformation into a digital-first, engineering-led organisation, with technology playing a key role in delivering value across the business. As a Software Engineering Manager, you'll combine people leadership, technical direction and delivery excellence to build high-performing teams, drive engineering standards and deliver scalable software solutions that support business outcomes. Due to high interest, this role may close earlier than advertised. We recommend applying as soon as possible. What you'll do Your key accountabilities will include: * Lead and develop a high-performing software engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability and continuous improvement. * Oversee the delivery of software initiatives, ensuring solutions are aligned to business goals, customer needs, timelines and quality expectations. * Drive engineering excellence by establishing strong technical standards, challenging solution design decisions and promoting modern software engineering practices. * Ensure software solutions are secure, reliable, resilient and operationally effective, with quality, performance and maintainability built into delivery. * Manage relationships with vendors, partners and stakeholders, holding them accountable for high-quality delivery and successful business outcomes. ## Related Videos - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [40 Minutes to Build a Serverless COVID-19 REST and GraphQL APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/208-40-minutes-to-build-a-serverless-covid-19-rest-and-graphql-apis) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Accelerating Authentication Architecture: Taking Passwordless to the Next Level](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/733-accelerating-authentication-architecture-taking-passwordless-to-the-next-level) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)