Company Overview
We are a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We have invested in data and tech capabilities, particularly within our CIO function, and we nurture a 4Cs culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Our CIO team is at the forefront of driving innovation and ensuring our technology infrastructure supports our ambitious goals.
We provide insurance to nearly four million customers and continue to seek bigger opportunities. We’re proud of our journey as a company and know that continued success will rely on the contribution of talented colleagues. Join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter ahead.
What does the role involve?
As a Microservices Developer, you will be a key contributor within the CIO Technology Engineering team, responsible for designing, building, and maintaining microservices-based applications that are scalable, secure, and maintainable. You will work closely with senior engineers, architects, and cross‑functional scrum teams to deliver high‑quality solutions that meet business and technical requirements, apply established engineering practices and standards, contribute to code reviews, and actively participate in agile ceremonies. You will be expected to take ownership of deliverables, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve your technical skills and understanding of the wider system landscape. In this role, you will also support junior developers, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to the Community of Practice by sharing learnings and adopting best practices.
Skills We Would Love You To Have
* Proven experience developing Java-based microservices in a commercial environment.
* Experience working in agile delivery teams, with a good understanding of iterative development and collaboration.
* Ability to contribute to technical discussions and decision‑making, with a growing awareness of architectural principles.
* Experience supporting and mentoring junior developers, sharing knowledge and promoting good practices.
What We Offer
We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company, and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need, recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.
Reward
Salary Attractive salary based on experience (pay reviews also completed each year)
Flexible Working We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach; please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.
Competitive Bonus Scheme All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, usually paid in March, based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and personal performance.
Physical Wellbeing We fund colleagues to claim against everyday health care through our healthcare cash plan.
Financial Wellbeing We provide 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, and other benefits.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Information Technology; Software Development
Equal Opportunity Statement
Hastings Group 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 have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.
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