Software Engineer (React/ Typescript/ AWS)

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, 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.

• 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.

Pulled from the full job description

• Employee assistance programme
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance

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.