Job Description

At Instil, we develop digital products for a range of blue-chip clients. 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.



We are looking for a

Principal Software Engineer

to join our growing business and play a pivotal role in leading the development of next-generation products that shift the dial for our global customers.



As a Principal Engineer, you will care about your craft and the success of our customers and their users. Most of your time will be spent writing code and leading teams to deliver business-critical outcomes successfully. You will also be a team player who enjoys contributing to company culture and fostering the best from your colleagues.



In return, we offer varied, challenging work in a supportive environment where you will find yourself constantly evolving, learning, and doing. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary & Annual Bonus Hybrid Working 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:

Lead the design and delivery of a wide range of projects into production. Work across a range of technologies (Typescript, React, AWS etc) in a highly supportive work environment. Mentor and support other engineers and peers. Develop and write great code, leading by example. Research, evaluate and implement new technologies that help improve how we work. Proactively contribute to a team culture that values quality, robustness and knowledge sharing.

Need to have:

A minimum of 8 years post-graduate experience in the software industry. Expertise in Java, Kotlin, Typescript, or C#. Expertise in React or Angular. Experience developing cloud-native solutions and modern frontend applications Experience developing secure and robust architectures. Experience delivering code following DevSecOps best practices. Experience using Agile methodologies. Experience in taking a leadership role in a development team. Exceptional understanding of coding principles, from functional to OO, clean coding to testing, etc. Excellent understanding of emerging technologies and engineering best practices. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Great interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team. Right to work in the UK (please note we are unable to provide VISA sponsorship).

Nice to have:

AWS / Azure / GCP certified. Experience using AI tooling to accelerate delivery Experience building AI enabled solutions Experience working with business stakeholders.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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