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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Microlise
- **Location:** Nottingham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, .NET Framework, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Microsoft SQL Server, Windows PowerShell, TypeScript, YAML, Technical Debt, AngularJS, Apache Kafka, Kibana
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/lead-software-engineer/microlise-job107826759

## About the Role

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 demonstrable experience in coaching technical performance then we want to hear from you!
Technologies you will be using:

Angular, Typescript, CSS, HTML, .Net, C#, SQL Server, Kafka, Elastic/Kibana,Powershell,Yaml
What you will be doing:

 * Proven abilities in coaching technical performance within a team and across a business, setting technical objectives and measuring progress
 * Highlighting training requirements within a multi discipline agile team
 * Technical domain design skills
 * Technical debt identification and pay down
 * Strong communication skills for internal and external stakeholders
 * Advocate and leadership of design review
 * Technical evangelism
 * Able to implement patterns of enterprise architecture
 * Working with architecture focused road maps
 * Positive attitude in the workplace

## Description

Within your role as a Lead Engineer, no two days will look the same; with a variety of projects, there's always something new to learn. You will be joining an already established and talented team, comprised of Graduate Engineers through to Solution Architects helping to enhance existing and develop new products!

You will be provided a clear, individual career path with full training, support and mentorship as required to ensure you are reaching your full potential and mastering your field. At Microlise, there is no limit to the personal and professional development opportunities available.


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