Python Software Engineer

Instil

Mid-Level Python Software Engineer developing backend services using Python and cloud infrastructure for production-ready systems. Collaborating with teams to enhance application performance.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeBelfast • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformPostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain backend services using Python
Work with cloud infrastructure (primarily GCP, but exposure to AWS/Azure is relevant)
Design and manage relational databases (Postgres or similar)
Own and execute database migrations safely and efficiently
Write automation scripts (Bash primarily) to support development and operations workflows
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and improve release processes
Troubleshoot issues across application and infrastructure layers
Collaborate with engineers, data teams, and platform specialists to deliver production-ready systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience building production systems using Python
Exposure to cloud environments (GCP preferred, AWS or Azure also considered)
Strong scripting ability (Bash)
Experience with relational databases (Postgres or similar)
Hands-on experience with database schema changes / migrations
Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals and system design

Benefits

Comp & perks

A discretionary annual performance bonus that rewards your impact and contribution to our success.
Flexible working arrangements and summer hours, because life isn’t 9 to 5, and balance matters.
A highly competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions, private healthcare, and life assurance for peace of mind.
Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, cycle-to-work scheme, and regular social events to keep our culture vibrant.
35 days holiday, enhanced maternity pay, and family-first policies so you can focus on what matters most.
From courses to certifications, we’ll invest in your development so you can keep growing and shaping what’s next.
Opportunities to volunteer, give back, and be part of initiatives that make Instil a truly inclusive and connected workplace.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonBashPostgresCI/CDdatabase migrationscloud infrastructureGCPAWSAzuresoftware engineering fundamentals

Soft Skills

collaborationtroubleshootingcommunication