Overview

We are looking for Senior Java Software Engineers to join our growing business. As a Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of the next generation of digital products and solutions for our customers.

The majority of your time will be spent writing high-quality code and leading small teams on the delivery of business-critical outcomes. You will have a passion for software engineering excellence, customer success, and the adaptability to work across evolving technology stacks.

This role will focus on backend development using Java and Spring, so strong experience in the Java ecosystem is important. However, we also value engineers who can work across disciplines – including React, cloud-native solutions on AWS, and emerging areas such as AI tooling and platforms. Demonstrating curiosity and adaptability in new technologies will be key to your long-term success with us.

Ideally, you will have experience mentoring junior engineers and a desire to make a wider positive impact on company culture. More importantly, you will be a team player with a fantastic attitude towards learning and continuous improvement. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Location Requirements

This role is based in Belfast. Therefore, candidates should be located in Northern Ireland.

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.
• Mentor and support other engineers and peers.
• Develop and write great code on a daily basis, 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 5 years post-graduate experience in the software industry.
• Strong experience in Java and Spring.
• Experience developing cloud-native solutions (ideally AWS).
• 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.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK (please note we are unable to provide VISA sponsorship).

Nice to have

• AWS / Azure / GCP certified.
• Expertise in React or Angular.
• 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.