Mid-LevelSoftwareEngineer

The Role We’re looking for a solid Mid-Level Software Engineer who enjoys building reliable systems, working close to infrastructure, and automating how software gets delivered. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and cloud/platform work, you’ll be writing Python, working with databases, and helping shape how applications run and scale in cloud environments. It’s a good fit for someone who likes ownership, is comfortable getting into the detail, and enjoys improving how things are done rather than just maintaining the status quo. What You’ll Be Doing - 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. Required - 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 Nice to Have - Experience with GitLab CI - Exposure to PowerShell / Windows scripting - Understanding of application-layer networking (e.g. Nginx, service discovery, routing) - Experience automating CI/CD pipelines end-to-end - Familiarity with VMWare / virtualised environments Why Join Instil? 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