Practice Architect - Ways

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Architect to join our growing Architecture team! At M&S, technology is at the heart of our transformation journey — powering millions of customer interactions and enabling thousands of colleagues every day.

• As a technical leader, you will collaborate with stakeholders to define and evolve the technical strategy for your practice. You will also facilitate and assist with the prioritisation of delivery to maximise business value and outcomes.
• Drive architectural best practices and ensure coherence with enterprise standards within the assigned domain or technology practice.
• Assist in defining learning pathways, maintaining accreditations and supporting IT compliance (e.g. ISO
  27001, AWS Solution Architects).
• Guide stakeholder collaboration and translate business needs into architectural requirements.
• Assess and develop technical capabilities within Tribes.

• Experience with architecture governance processes and compliance requirements.
• Cloud technologies, data & integration, security & compliance, Dev Ops & engineering practices and architectural tools & frameworks.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Proficiency in architecture modelling, design, and documentation tools.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies, frameworks, and tools.

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.

• 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third‑party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation.
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more.
• Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours.
• Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future.
• Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one.
• Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal.
• Market‑leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave.
• 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services.
• One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you.

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.