Mid-Level Software Engineer

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.

• Build and maintain backend services using Python and Node.js

• Develop frontend applications using React and Type Script

• Design and build REST and/or Graph
  
  QL 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

• Experience building production systems using Python and/or Node.js

• Strong experience with Type Script and React

• Experience building and consuming REST or Graph
  
  QL 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

• 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)

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.