Analyst Microservices Developer

Hastings Insurance Services; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Leicester is seeking an Analyst Microservices Developer to support the development and maintenance of microservices-based applications. This role offers the opportunity to learn agile delivery methods, contribute to coding and testing tasks, and engage with experienced mentors. The ideal candidate will have a background in software development with exposure to Java, and a desire to follow best engineering practices. The company promotes a flexible and hybrid work environment with competitive rewards.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working approach

Annual performance bonus

Health care cash plan

Pension contribution match up to 10%

Discounts and cashback program

Qualifications

• Experience in software development, ideally with exposure to Java and microservices concepts.
• Understanding of agile delivery principles.
• Willingness to learn engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain microservices-based applications.
• Contribute to coding tasks, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in team discussions and mentorship.

Skills

Software development experience

Exposure to Java

Understanding of agile principles

Willingness to learn engineering best practices

Ability to follow technical guidance

Tools

Abinitio

C++

Java

Job description

What does the role involve

As an Analyst Microservices Developer you will be an integral part of the CIO Technology Engineering team supporting the development and maintenance of microservices-based applications. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers and technical leads to deliver high‑quality scalable and secure solutions that meet business needs.

This role is designed to help you build foundational skills in microservices development, agile delivery and DevOps practices. You will contribute to coding tasks, testing, documentation and troubleshooting while learning how to apply engineering standards and best practices.

You will be encouraged to ask questions, seek feedback and actively participate in team discussions. Through mentorship and hands‑on experience you will grow your technical capabilities and understanding of the wider system landscape preparing you for progression within the engineering career path.

Skills we would love you to have

• Experience in software development, ideally with exposure to Java and microservices concepts.
• Understanding of agile delivery principles with some experience working in agile teams or academic projects.
• Willingness to learn and apply engineering best practices including clean code, testing and version control.
• Ability to follow technical guidance and contribute to team goals with growing autonomy.

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.

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.

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer

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 are 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.

Required Experience

IC

Key Skills

• Abinitio
• Law Enforcement
• C++
• ESL
• Java
• AV

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

Years: (not specified)

Vacancy

1