Java Developer

Hastings Insurance Services Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in the City Of London is seeking an IT Developer to enhance core systems for policy administration and claims handling. The role involves developing features, testing, and collaborating with stakeholders in an agile environment. Candidates should have experience in Java and enterprise-level applications. Attractive salary, flexible working options, and a competitive bonus scheme are offered.

Benefits

Attractive salary based on experience

Flexible and hybrid working approach

4Cs annual performance bonus

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance (4x salary), income protection

Pension contribution match up to 10%

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years practical experience working as an IT Developer in an agile team.
• Experience of Java/JVM/Spring based languages.
• Desirable: Experience of Springboot/Microservices.

Responsibilities

• Write and modify software to agreed standards.
• Conduct testing and debugging of code.
• Document work in accordance with agreed internal standards.

Skills

Java

Developing enterprise-level applications

Agile methodologies

Object-oriented design

Problem solving

Communication

REST APIs

Tools

GitHub

Spring

SQL

Guidewire

Job description

Overview

We offer a dynamic and varied work environment where no two days are the same. As part of our CIO IT team, you'll work on our core systems for policy administration and claims handling. Your responsibilities will include developing new features and functionality to meet evolving business needs, as well as implementing mandatory and regulatory changes, such as Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) updates and reporting requirements for regulatory bodies. You'll also be involved in integrating new suppliers and systems as we continue to enhance our workflows. Key aspects of the role include system and software design, coding, analysis, and regular communication with stakeholders. Additionally, you will receive training on working with Guidewire, a leading platform in the insurance industry, to support your development and ensure you're equipped to contribute effectively.

Responsibilities

• Write and modify software to agreed standards with direction from experienced team members
• Conduct testing and debugging of code, corrects errors, and re-test to achieve error-free results
• Document work in accordance with agreed internal standard including UNIT test coverage and participate in review for own work
• Communicate effectively with the team, participate in scrum meetings, design reviews
• Demonstrable analysis and problem solving skills, adopting a rational and logical approach
• 2+ years practical experience working as an IT Developer in an agile team, supporting and developing enterprise level applications
• Experience of 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 either TDD or BDD would be an advantage
• Desirable: Experience of Springboot / Microservices
• Relational databases, SQL

About Hastings Direct

• Welcome to Hastings Direct - From our Group HR Director Pam Angel

Benefits

• Salary - Attractive salary based on experience (pay reviews also completed each year)
• Flexible Working - A flexible and hybrid working approach; discuss details with your recruiter (office and home days)
• Competitive Bonus Scheme - 4Cs annual performance bonus based on Hastings' performance and personal performance
• Physical Wellbeing - Healthcare cash plan
• Financial Wellbeing - Life assurance (4x salary), income protection, pension contribution match up to 10%
• Inclusive environment - We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed