Java developer

We offer a dynamic and varied work environment where each day brings new challenges. As a member of our CIO IT team, you will work on our core systems for policy administration and claims handling, developing new features, implementing regulatory changes such as Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) updates, and integrating new suppliers and systems.

Responsibilities

• Write and modify software to agreed standards with direction from experienced team members.
• Conduct testing and debugging of code, correct errors, and re‑test to achieve error‑free results.
• Document work in accordance with internal standards, including unit test coverage, and participate in review of own work.
• Communicate effectively with the team, participate in scrum meetings and design reviews.
• Demonstrate analysis and problem‑solving skills, adopting a rational and logical approach.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practical experience working as an IT Developer in an agile team supporting and developing enterprise‑level applications.
• Experience with Java/JVM/Spring‑based languages.
• Object‑oriented analysis and design.
• Source‑management software such as GitHub.
• SOAP, REST, JSON, XML, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of a test‑driven approach, including exposure to TDD or BDD, is an advantage.

Desirable

• Experience with Spring Boot / Microservices.
• Relational databases and SQL.

Benefits

Salary: Attractive salary based on experience, with annual pay reviews.
Flexible working: Hybrid approach with discussion of office and home days.
Performance bonus: Eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, usually paid in March.
Well‑being: Health cash plan, life assurance coverage, income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%.

Equal Opportunities

Hastings Direct is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. We encourage you to let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.