Digital Developer
Hastings Direct
Digital Developer
Hastings Direct
Underwrites car, home, and vehicle insurance
Digital Developer (Front End)
Hybrid working available from either our Bexhill or Leicester locations.
We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. Over the past few years, we've made significant investments in our data and tech capabilities, particularly within our CIO function. Our CIO team is at the forefront of driving innovation and ensuring our technology infrastructure supports our ambitious goals. We’ve nurtured our 4Cs culture, fostering collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
We’re proud of the journey we’re on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues. The CIO team plays a crucial role in this journey, working on cutting-edge projects that enhance our digital presence and improve customer engagement.
We provide insurance to nearly four million customers, but we know there’s even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you’re now reading this job advert means we’ve tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD – we really hope you like what you see, and you’ll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.
We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you are excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you’re not 100% sure, we would love to hear from you. Our CIO team is always looking for passionate individuals who are eager to make a difference and contribute to our success.
What does the role involve?
We are seeking a talented and motivated Mid-Level JavaScript/React.js Developer to join our growing development team. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining modern, scalable front-end applications using JavaScript and React.js.
You’ll collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, backend developers, and product managers to deliver seamless user experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Software Development & Standards
Develop and modify software to agreed standards with minimal supervision, applying development best practices and leveraging tooling to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
Testing & Documentation
Conduct thorough testing and debugging, document work including GUNIT test coverage, and participate in code reviews to ensure error-free and well-engineered solutions.
Team Collaboration & Agile Delivery
Communicate effectively within the scrum team, attend daily stand-ups and internal meetings, and consistently deliver on user story commitments.
Mentorship & Continuous Improvement
Support junior team members, contribute to the Development Community of Practice, and stay current with evolving technologies and practices.
Customer & Regulatory Focus
Complete mandatory training, uphold fair customer outcomes, and challenge processes that don’t align with customer-first principles.
Skills we would love you to have:
Hands on experience in agile teams, developing enterprise-level applications.
Strong proficiency in JavaScript and ReactJS, including core concepts like JSX, Virtual DOM, and component lifecycle. Experience with React workflows (e.g. Redux, Flux) and tools like Create React App is desirable.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs, Java/JVM languages, and relational databases (SQL). Exposure to SOAP, JSON, XML, and object-oriented design is beneficial.
Experience with GitHub for source control and a test-driven approach (TDD or BDD) is a strong advantage.
Desirable
Exposure to Guidewire Insurance Suite or other digital insurance products is a plus.
What we offer
Join us and you’ll find a different way of doing things. 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. Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.
Regrettably we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Reward
Salary – Attractive salary based on experience (pay reviews also completed each year)
Flexible Working – We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so 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, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings’ performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.
Physical Wellbeing – We like to help our colleagues take a proactive approach in keeping themselves well, that’s why we fund our colleagues to be able to claim against everyday health care through our healthcare cash plan.
Financial Wellbeing – As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes – discounts and cashback at free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support
Mental wellbeing programme – we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs
There's more! – 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more ….
Join us and you’ll find a different way of doing things. 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. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we’ll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve.
Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.
At Hastings Direct, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.
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Underwrites car, home, and vehicle insurance
Hastings Direct provides general insurance in the UK, mainly car insurance, and also offers policies for vans, bikes, and homes. It sells directly to customers and through multiple channels, including price comparison websites and its own site (hastingsdirect.com) as well as a contact centre, to reach a wide audience. The productworks by underwriting policies and pricing risk using data analytics, while handling claims and offering ancillary products to generate revenue. The company differentiates itself with a direct-to-consumer, multi-channel distribution approach that blends online, comparison sites, and support channels, alongside data-driven pricing and underwriting. Its goal is to grow its share of the UK general insurance market by efficiently pricing risk, effectively managing claims, and maintaining a competitive expense ratio.
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