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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Manager - Time & Scheduling - **Company:** Marks and Spencer plc (UK) - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Spring Framework, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis, Message Oriented Middleware, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Datadog, Enterprise Application Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, Kotlin, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Enterprise Integration, Api Design, Dynatrace, Serverless Computing, Microservices - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2860991131-software-engineering-manager-time--scheduling ## About the Role * Previous senior-level, hands-on software engineering experience, with a strong record of leading engineering teams and complex technology delivery. * Demonstrable experience designing, building and operating scalable Azure microservices and distributed systems. * Strong expertise in event-driven architecture, API design, asynchronous messaging and enterprise integration patterns. * Experience integrating enterprise applications with workforce management platforms or comparable SaaS platforms. * A proven ability to modernise legacy technology, simplify complex landscapes and advocate DevOps principles and end-to-end service ownership. Tech stack Experience with technologies including: * Microsoft Azure * Azure Microservices and Cloud-Native Services * Kubernetes, Containers and Serverless Services * Blue Yonder and SaaS Integrations * APIs, Event-Driven Architecture and Messaging * Kotlin, Java, Spring and Spring Boot * MongoDB, SQL Server and Redis * CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code and Automated Testing * Dynatrace and Observability Tooling, Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We're inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing. ## Description You will join M&S at a pivotal moment as we continue our transformation into an AI-first, engineering-led organisation. The Task & Scheduling area delivers the platforms and services that enable effective workforce planning, labour management, task allocation and scheduling. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead engineering teams responsible for modern, reliable solutions that integrate with Blue Yonder and other SaaS platforms across a complex enterprise technology landscape. Combining strong people leadership with deep technical expertise in Azure-based microservices, enterprise integration, APIs and event-driven architecture, you will shape engineering excellence, drive delivery and partner closely with architects, product managers, principal engineers, SaaS vendors and other engineering managers. This role is ideal for someone passionate about modernising legacy capabilities, simplifying technology landscapes and establishing strong engineering structures that enable sustainable delivery and long-term resilience. What you'll do Your key accountabilities will include: * Building, mentoring and leading high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. * Providing hands-on technical leadership across Azure microservices, APIs, event-driven architecture, integration services and cloud-native applications. * Leading the design and delivery of integrations with Blue Yonder and other SaaS platforms while driving engineering standards and modern development practices. * Partnering with product, architecture and engineering leaders to define technical roadmaps, manage dependencies and deliver business outcomes. * Driving quality, reliability and operational excellence through observability, resilience, DevOps practices and strong service ownership. ## Related Videos - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [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) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [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) - [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) - [Accelerating Authentication Architecture: Taking Passwordless to the Next Level](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/733-accelerating-authentication-architecture-taking-passwordless-to-the-next-level) ## 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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [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) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe)