Technical Lead / Solutions Architect

Microlise; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech enterprise in Nottingham is seeking a Technical Lead to guide product design and implementation. The role includes problem-solving, mentoring, and collaborating across teams. Candidates should have strong technical skills and a passion for development in a flexible working environment, with competitive pay starting from £70,000 based on experience.

Benefits

Private medical insurance with perks

25 days holiday

Relocation support

Salary sacrifice EV Car Scheme

Great staff extras such as BBQs and gifts

Responsibilities

• Play a critical, hands-on role in the design and implementation of solutions.
• Work closely with other areas of the business and customers.
• Provide expert technical knowledge and solutions to complex problems.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills for internal and external stakeholders

Ability to identify technical debt and pay down

Advocate and leadership of the design review process

Ability to implement patterns of enterprise architecture

Proven ability in mentoring technical performance

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

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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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!