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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.
The role
We are looking for high-calibre undergraduate students to join our team on a one year placement.
As a placement software engineer at Instil, you will be part of a team, helping build real-world software products for our global clients. Along the way, we will provide dedicated training and mentoring to help you learn the skills and disciplines required to develop high-quality, professional software at scale.
Location requirements
This role requires regular in office attendance. Therefore, candidates should be located in Northern Ireland.
Day to day
- Collaborate and work as part of our engineering team to develop software solutions into production.
- Write code on a daily basis and start your journey in becoming a Software Engineer.
- Work across a range of front-end and back-end technologies including: Java, Kotlin, C#, TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular & React etc.
- Work closely with other Engineers in a structured and 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.
About you
Need to have
- Working towards a Computer Science/Software Engineering degree or similar.
- An average of at least 70% in your first year modules.
- Good understanding of programming and testing.
- Good work ethic and strong desire to learn and improve
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
Nice to have
- Evidence of contribution to an open source or personal project.
- Participation in software community events such as meetups, hackathons etc.
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.
About us
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
