At a Glance
- Tasks: Build modern web applications using React and TypeScript while developing backend services.
- Company: Join Instil, an award-winning tech company focused on innovation and employee wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive salary, generous holiday, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a vibrant culture that values community, growth, and work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by developing AI-powered solutions in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with React, TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We're looking for a Mid-Level Software Engineer to join a team building and scaling a modern, enterprise-grade GenAI platform on AWS. This is a full-stack engineering role with a strong frontend focus, where you'll spend much of your time building intuitive, high-quality user experiences using React and TypeScript. You'll also develop backend services using ExpressJS, work with a large PostgreSQL database, and build cloud-native capabilities using AWS services including Lambda and S3.
You'll be part of a team bringing AI-powered solutions into real-world enterprise environments, helping to build secure, scalable, and production-ready applications that solve meaningful business problems.
What You'll Be Doing
- Build modern, responsive web applications using React and TypeScript
- Design scalable frontend architectures and reusable component libraries
- Develop and maintain backend services using ExpressJS and Node.js
- Work with a large PostgreSQL database to design, optimise, and manage data models
- Build and integrate APIs across frontend and backend systems
- Develop serverless functionality using AWS Lambda
- Design and implement storage and data workflows using Amazon S3
- Contribute to the design and evolution of scalable cloud-native applications
- Improve application performance, reliability, and maintainability
- Implement monitoring, logging, and operational best practices
- Troubleshoot issues across the full application stack
- Apply secure coding principles and software engineering best practices
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, product stakeholders, and AI specialists to deliver high-quality solutions
What We're Looking For
- Strong experience building applications with React and TypeScript
- Experience developing backend applications using Node.js and ExpressJS
- Experience working with relational databases, ideally PostgreSQL
- Understanding of API design and integration
- Experience building and deploying applications in AWS environments
- Familiarity with AWS Lambda and serverless architectures
- Experience working with object storage services such as Amazon S3
- Strong software engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of modern web application architecture and design patterns
- Experience working within Agile software delivery teams
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Nice to Have
- Experience developing AI-enabled or data-driven applications
- Experience with AWS services beyond Lambda and S3
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code approaches
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
- Experience with monitoring and observability tooling
- Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices
- Experience working in consulting or client-facing environments
- Exposure to event-driven or distributed system architectures
Please note: We offer flexible hybrid working, but candidates should be based in Northern Ireland and able to attend our Belfast office when required.
Why Join Instil?
- 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.
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.
Software Engineer (React/ Typescript/ AWS) employer: Instil Software Ltd
Instil is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and growth of its employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible working arrangements, a competitive pension scheme, and extensive learning opportunities. With a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and inclusivity, employees are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally, making it a rewarding place to build a career in data engineering. Recognised as a Great Place to Work, Instil not only values your contributions but also invests in your future, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
