Graduate Software Engineer

At Instil, we help technology brands transform, innovate and disrupt their markets with secure, category-defining software.

Our services include product development, delivering next-generation digital solutions; cyber security, helping teams protect against emerging cyber threats; and artificial intelligence, unlocking the potential of your data and people.

Our work is impactful and varied, often at the leading edge of technology. Our clients choose Instil because we are seen as a cut above.

The Role

We are looking for Graduate Software Engineers to join our growing business. Over the years we have built a reputation like no other; creating great software through a culture of engineering excellence, curiosity and continuous learning.

As a Graduate, you will be very much a part of this. Writing code on a daily basis and learning what it takes to be an exceptional software engineer. Your development is important to us and as such, you will be supported every step of the way through attending conferences, in-house training and mentoring from our team of experts.

This position will suit Engineers graduating in 2026, or those who have already graduated and are looking for the next step.

At Instil, we pride ourselves on our work culture, something that stems from the top down. Our leadership team are huge advocates of a healthy work-life balance. What this means is, you will be given complete flexibility and autonomy, that's our promise.

Location Requirements

This role requires regular in office attendance. Therefore, candidates should be located in Northern Ireland.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Flexible Working Hours
• Summer Working Hours
• 35 Days Holiday
• Private Pension (8% Employer, 5% Employee)
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Day to Day

• Collaborate and work as part of our engineering teams to develop software solutions to production
• Learn and adopt the skills to become a confident, independent software engineer
• Work across a range of front and backend technologies (Java, C#, Typescript, React, AWS etc) in a highly supportive work environment
• Research and evaluate new technologies that could improve the quality of our software
• Engage with your team members to create a fun and energetic place to work and learn

Need to Have

• A computer science or software engineering related degree, 2.1 or higher or equivalent experience
• A keen eye for detail and quality which should be reflected in your outputs
• Experience in Java, C#, Typescript, React, AWS or similar high level programming language.
• An ability to program and solve basic programming challenges
• A deep curiosity about programming and software in general
• Excellent academic qualifications and communication skills, written and verbal
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK (please note we do not provide sponsorship and do not hold a Sponsorship licence).

Nice to Have

• Evidence of contribution to a personal or open source project
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• An understanding of developer tooling (IntelliJ, Git, etc), testing and clean code

Equality

Instil is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Department

Product Development

Locations

Belfast

Keep an eye on the why

Our work is grounded in craft, discipline and know-how. We sweat the detail without getting lost in the weeds. At all times, we remain focused on the bigger picture and our mission of delivering extraordinary impact for our customers.

Lead with empathy

Understanding and relating to other perspectives is essential to our work. From how we problem-solve to how we treat each other, we start from the outside and work in, prioritising people and their needs first.

Own it, together

Software development is a team sport. Whether it's a team of two or 200, we take collective responsibility for our outputs, facing challenges and celebrating successes as one. After all, our best work is done together.

Step out of your capsule

Progress means pushing boundaries. It means looking beyond, questioning the status quo and finding comfort outside our comfort zone. Continuous improvement is a collective responsibility - we each play a part.

Bring the craic

Work should be enjoyable. A little laughter and positive energy go a long way to keeping us motivated and connected. Happy teams do better work and we take that seriously

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