Graduate Software Engineer - Aug 2026

Instil; Belfast; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company based in Northern Ireland is seeking Graduate Software Engineers to join their team. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training and mentoring. Candidates should have a degree in computer science or software engineering and experience with programming languages like Java, C#, and Typescript. This role includes flexible working hours and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

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

Qualifications

• A keen eye for detail and quality.
• Experience programming in high-level languages.
• Excellent academic qualifications and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop software solutions.
• Learn to become an independent software engineer.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve software quality.

Skills

Java

C#

Typescript

React

AWS

Education

Computer science or software engineering degree, 2.1 or higher

Tools

IntelliJ

Git

Job description

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.