About this role
The Role
We’re looking for a solid Mid-Level Software Engineer who enjoys building well-structured systems across both backend and frontend, and working with modern cloud environments.
This role sits across full-stack engineering and platform-aware development, you’ll be working with Python and Node.js on the backend, React on the frontend, and helping shape how applications run, scale and are observed in production.
It’s a good fit for someone who likes ownership, is comfortable getting into the detail, and enjoys improving systems and engineering practices rather than just maintaining them.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Build and maintain backend services using Python and Node.js
- Develop frontend applications using React and TypeScript
- Design and build REST and/or GraphQL APIs
- Work with cloud infrastructure (AWS and/or Azure) to support scalable systems
- Use and manage containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Contribute to and improve CI/CD pipelines and release processes
- Implement observability practices (logging, monitoring, tracing)
- Apply secure coding practices and ensure systems meet required standards
- Troubleshoot issues across application and infrastructure layers
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and clients to deliver production-ready systems
Required
- Experience building production systems using Python and/or Node.js
- Strong experience with TypeScript and React
- Experience building and consuming REST or GraphQL APIs
- Exposure to AWS and/or Azure environments
- Familiarity with containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes beneficial)
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines
- Understanding of observability concepts (logging, monitoring, tracing)
- Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals and system design
- Awareness of secure coding practices and data protection considerations
Nice to Have
- Strong experience with Kubernetes in production environments
- Experience with specific observability tools (e.g. Datadog, New Relic, Prometheus, etc.)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code
- Exposure to distributed or event-driven systems
- Experience working in a consulting or client-facing environment
- Familiarity with stricter security or compliance frameworks (e.g. regulated environments, access-controlled systems)
Why Join Instil?
At Instil, we believe great work starts with happy, motivated people. That’s why we’ve built a benefits package that supports your wellbeing, growth, and life outside of work, because when you thrive, so do we.
- Recognition That Matters: A discretionary annual performance bonus that rewards your impact and contribution to our success.
- Flexibility Built In: Flexible working arrangements and summer hours, because life isn’t 9 to 5, and balance matters.
- Financial Security: A highly competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions, private healthcare, and life assurance for peace of mind.
- Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, cycle-to-work scheme, and regular social events to keep our culture vibrant.
- Time to Recharge: 35 days holiday, enhanced maternity pay, and family-first policies so you can focus on what matters most.
- Learning Never Stops: From courses to certifications, we’ll invest in your development so you can keep growing and shaping what’s next.
- Community & Culture: Opportunities to volunteer, give back, and be part of initiatives that make Instil a truly inclusive and connected workplace.
And that’s just the start, drop us a note to find out more.
Company Description
Instil has been delivering world-class software engineering and technology solutions for over 20 years, trusted by global brands to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. From modernising legacy systems to building cutting-edge applications, we help our clients navigate an ever-changing digital landscape with confidence and agility.
We’re proud to be an award-winning employer, reflecting how our people are at the heart of everything we do:
- Recognised as a Great Place to Work® for three consecutive years, and in 2024 ranked in the Top 20 Best Workplaces in the UK for medium-sized companies.
- Winner of Company of the Year at the Digital DNA Awards 2022, celebrating excellence in Northern Ireland’s tech sector.
Driven by a love for technology and a commitment to excellence, we bring together people who want to make a difference. We’ll support your journey, because your success is part of ours.
#LI-PR1 #InstilCareers
We’re looking for a solid Mid-Level Software Engineer who enjoys building well-structured systems across both backend and frontend, and working with modern cloud environments.
This role sits across full-stack engineering and platform-aware development, you’ll be working with Python and Node.js on the backend, React on the frontend, and helping shape how applications run, scale and are observed in production.
It’s a good fit for someone who likes ownership, is comfortable getting into the detail, and enjoys improving systems and engineering practices rather than just maintaining them.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Build and maintain backend services using Python and Node.js
- Develop frontend applications using React and TypeScript
- Design and build REST and/or GraphQL APIs
- Work with cloud infrastructure (AWS and/or Azure) to support scalable systems
- Use and manage containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Contribute to and improve CI/CD pipelines and release processes
- Implement observability practices (logging, monitoring, tracing)
- Apply secure coding practices and ensure systems meet required standards
- Troubleshoot issues across application and infrastructure layers
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and clients to deliver production-ready systems
Required
- Experience building production systems using Python and/or Node.js
- Strong experience with TypeScript and React
- Experience building and consuming REST or GraphQL APIs
- Exposure to AWS and/or Azure environments
- Familiarity with containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes beneficial)
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines
- Understanding of observability concepts (logging, monitoring, tracing)
- Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals and system design
- Awareness of secure coding practices and data protection considerations
Nice to Have
- Strong experience with Kubernetes in production environments
- Experience with specific observability tools (e.g. Datadog, New Relic, Prometheus, etc.)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code
- Exposure to distributed or event-driven systems
- Experience working in a consulting or client-facing environment
- Familiarity with stricter security or compliance frameworks (e.g. regulated environments, access-controlled systems)
Why Join Instil?
At Instil, we believe great work starts with happy, motivated people. That’s why we’ve built a benefits package that supports your wellbeing, growth, and life outside of work, because when you thrive, so do we.
- Recognition That Matters: A discretionary annual performance bonus that rewards your impact and contribution to our success.
- Flexibility Built In: Flexible working arrangements and summer hours, because life isn’t 9 to 5, and balance matters.
- Financial Security: A highly competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions, private healthcare, and life assurance for peace of mind.
- Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, cycle-to-work scheme, and regular social events to keep our culture vibrant.
- Time to Recharge: 35 days holiday, enhanced maternity pay, and family-first policies so you can focus on what matters most.
- Learning Never Stops: From courses to certifications, we’ll invest in your development so you can keep growing and shaping what’s next.
- Community & Culture: Opportunities to volunteer, give back, and be part of initiatives that make Instil a truly inclusive and connected workplace.
And that’s just the start, drop us a note to find out more.
Company Description
Instil has been delivering world-class software engineering and technology solutions for over 20 years, trusted by global brands to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. From modernising legacy systems to building cutting-edge applications, we help our clients navigate an ever-changing digital landscape with confidence and agility.
We’re proud to be an award-winning employer, reflecting how our people are at the heart of everything we do:
- Recognised as a Great Place to Work® for three consecutive years, and in 2024 ranked in the Top 20 Best Workplaces in the UK for medium-sized companies.
- Winner of Company of the Year at the Digital DNA Awards 2022, celebrating excellence in Northern Ireland’s tech sector.
Driven by a love for technology and a commitment to excellence, we bring together people who want to make a difference. We’ll support your journey, because your success is part of ours.
#LI-PR1 #InstilCareers
Tech stack
PythonNode.jsReactTypeScriptGraphQLAWS
About Instil Software
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