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Welcome to Hastings Direct – From our Group HR Director Pam Angel
We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We’ve made significant investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years and nurture our 4Cs culture. We’re proud of our journey and believe our continued success depends on our talented colleagues.
We provide insurance for over three million customers, and see even greater opportunities ahead. If you’re reading this job advert, it means we’ve piqued your interest in #lifeatHD. We hope you like what you see and consider joining us to share in our exciting future.
We understand some people may not apply unless they meet every criterion. If you’re excited about joining us and believe you have some of the qualities we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you—even if you’re not 100% sure.
1. You will be writing and modifying software to a high standard, consistently delivering on your User Story commitments.
2. You will attend daily scrum calls and internal meetings, working collaboratively with the wider scrum team.
3. You will participate in testing and debugging code, correcting errors, and retesting to ensure error-free results.
4. You should document your work according to internal standards, including GUNIT test coverage.
Skills we would love you to have
* Experience working as a developer in an agile team, supporting and developing enterprise-level applications.
* Current experience with ReactJS workflows like Flux, Redux, Create React App, and data structure libraries is desirable.
* A good understanding of RESTful APIs.
* Java/JVM languages are advantageous.
* Knowledge of a Test-driven approach, including exposure to TDD or BDD, would be a strong advantage.
* Experience with digital products is a plus.
What we offer
Join us and experience a different approach. We focus on the 4Cs—colleagues, customers, company, and community. As part of our team, you’ll receive support, training, and development, along with recognition and rewards. You’ll also have the opportunity to share your ideas and implement them.
Reward
* Salary – Attractive salary based on experience.
* Flexible Working – We support a flexible, hybrid approach. Discuss your preferences with your recruiter.
* Competitive Bonus Scheme – Eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, typically paid in March. Bonus depends on Hastings’ performance and your individual contributions.
* Financial Wellbeing – Includes life assurance (4x salary), income protection, pension matching up to 10%, discounts, cashback, mortgage advice, and financial support.
* Mental Wellbeing – Access mental health support via our app, assistance programs, in-house first aiders, support groups, and dedicated teams.
* Additional Benefits – 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with buy/sell options), healthcare cashback, dental plans, health assessments, Cycle to Work, tech schemes, onsite facilities, social events, and more.
Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fair treatment for all applicants regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. We conduct thorough referencing, including credit and criminal record checks.
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