Technical Lead / Solutions Architect

Microlise; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Nottingham is seeking a Technical Lead to oversee the design and implementation of mission-critical software solutions. The role demands strong problem-solving and communication skills, with opportunities for mentoring and developing team capabilities. With a focus on work/life balance and various employee benefits, Microlise fosters a supportive atmosphere for career growth.

Benefits

37.5 hour week with flexible working opportunities

Private medical insurance with Vitality Health

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Access to salary sacrifice EV Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Programs

Great Place to Work certified

Qualifications

• Experience with architecture-focused road maps.
• Proven ability to mentor team performance.
• Ability to identify training needs within agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Microlise products.
• Provide expert technical solutions to complex problems.
• Advocate for design review processes.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Technical debt identification

Mentoring technical performance

Implementing enterprise architecture patterns

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24.06.2025

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08.08.2025

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Job Description:

• Software Engineering
• Nottingham, United Kingdom
• From £70,000, dependent on experience
• Closing Date: 31.07.2024

Our Engineering Team is 200 strong, from Apprentice Engineers through to Enterprise Architects, and we’re currently in an exciting period of growth! We provide clear career ladders for each employee to design the career they deserve with full training, support and mentoring from senior members of the team; if you’ve got the passion, enthusiasm, and desire to progress, then we will be with you every step of the way.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Technical Lead to play a critical, hands-on role in the design, implementation and monitoring of Microlise products. You will work closely with other areas of the business and our customers, providing expert technical knowledge and solutions to complex technical problems.

We know the importance of a good work/life balance, so offer flexible working opportunities with a low overtime culture; there’s a reason our average length of service is 7+ years!If you are looking for a new challenge and have a strong design background then we want to hear from you!

Technologies we’re looking for:

Do you have?

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify technical debt and pay down
• Strong communication skills for internal and external stakeholders
• Advocate and leadership of the design review process
• Ability to implement patterns of enterprise architecture
• Proven ability in mentoring technical performance within a team and across a business, setting technical objectives and measuring progress, etc.
• Demonstrable history of working with architecture-focused road maps
• Experience defining and describing an architecture of a system
• Experience highlighting training requirements within a multi-discipline agile team

Why Microlise?

When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK’s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, EddieStobart, Carlsberg, Waitrose, and Royal Mail.

Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.

• We believe in developing our staff and support our employees with their professional development goals
• 37.5 hour week with flexible working opportunities
• Relocation support for candidates looking to move to the East Midlands
• Access to our salary sacrifice EV Car Scheme - payments are made before tax and other contributions, so saving you money, whilst doing your bit for the environment!
• Great Place to Work certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success!
• Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more!
• 25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, increasing with service
• Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other local discounts
• Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards
• Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

Recruitment Process

For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live, via telephone and video conferencing; so don’t delay getting your application in!