Java Developer

Hastings Direct; Cootham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital insurance provider in the UK is looking for an IT Developer to join their CIO team. Your role will focus on developing new features and implementing regulatory changes. You will require 2+ years in an Agile environment, experience with Java, and knowledge in relational databases. The position offers a hybrid work environment, an attractive salary, and annual performance bonuses, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Attractive salary based on experience

Flexible working – hybrid approach

Competitive bonus scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance cover and income protection

Pension contribution match up to 10%

Qualifications

• 2+ years practical experience as an IT Developer in an agile team.
• Experience developing enterprise level applications.
• Knowledge of relational databases to assist with analysis and error identification.

Responsibilities

• Write and modify software to standards with team direction.
• Conduct testing and debugging of code.
• Document work according to standards and participate in reviews.
• Communicate effectively in scrum meetings and design reviews.
• Apply a logical approach to analysis and problem-solving.

Skills

Java/JVM/Spring based languages

Object-oriented analysis and design

Source Management software such as GitHub

Test-driven approach (TDD or BDD)

Spring Boot / Microservices

Relational databases, SQL

Analysis and problem-solving skills

Agile team experience

Job description

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.

Key responsibilities and qualifications

• Write and modify software to agreed standards with direction from experienced team members
• Conduct testing and debugging of code, correct 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
• Demonstrate analysis and problem‑solving skills, adopting a rational and logical approach
• Use analysis and interpretation of relational databases to help in impact analysis and error identification
• 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
• Knowledge of a Test‑driven approach including exposure to either TDD or BDD would be an advantage
• Experience of Spring Boot / Microservices
• Relational databases, SQL
• At Hastings Direct, storing your data securely is very important to us. Please see our Data Protection Statement and Job Application Terms & Conditions for details on how your information will be stored

About Hastings Direct

Welcome to Hastings Direct – From our Group HR Director Pam Angel. 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 provide insurance to nearly four million customers, but we know there’s even bigger opportunity out there.

Our culture and values

We nurture a 4Cs culture – 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. We provide a digital environment that is dynamic, flexible, fun, and constantly changing. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and we encourage reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Benefits and compensation

• Attractive salary based on experience; pay reviews completed each year
• Flexible working – hybrid approach; discuss days in office and at home with recruiter
• Competitive bonus scheme – all colleagues eligible for annual 4Cs performance bonus, usually paid in March
• Physical wellbeing – we fund colleagues to claim against everyday healthcare through our healthcare cash plan
• Financial wellbeing – 4x your salary with life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost; pension contribution match up to 10%; award‑winning package including discounts and cashback at partner merchants