Digital Developer (Front End)

Hastings Direct; England; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Flexible working approach

Healthcare cash plan

Pension contribution match up to 10%

Job summary

A digital insurance provider in the UK is looking for a mid-level JavaScript/React.js developer to join its innovative team. You will be responsible for building scalable front-end applications, collaborating with designers and product managers. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in agile environments and familiarity with RESTful APIs. The company offers a flexible hybrid working approach, competitive salary based on experience, and comprehensive benefits including a performance bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in agile teams, developing enterprise-level applications.
• Familiarity with Java/JVM languages and relational databases.
• Experience with test-driven development (TDD or BDD) is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify software to agreed standards with minimal supervision.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging, documenting work including unit test coverage.
• Support junior team members and contribute to the Development Community of Practice.
• Communicate effectively within the scrum team and consistently deliver on user story commitments.
• Complete mandatory training, uphold fair customer outcomes, and challenge processes that don't align with customer-first principles.

Skills

JavaScript

React.js

RESTful APIs

SQL

GitHub

SQL

Tools

SOAP

XML

JSON

Job description

Digital Developer (Front End) – Hastings Direct

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 foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

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 unit 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.
• 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.

Reward

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 4× 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…

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.