Java Developer

Hastings Direct; Leicester; Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary based on experience

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Pension contribution match up to 10%

Job summary

A digital insurance provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an IT Developer to join their CIO team. The role involves developing and modifying software for policy administration and claims handling. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in an agile team, familiarity with Java/JVM/Spring, and skills in SOAP, REST, and relational databases. Employees benefit from a flexible working approach, an attractive salary, and various health and financial wellbeing rewards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years practical experience working as an IT Developer in an agile team.
• Experience with Java/JVM/Spring based languages.
• Knowledge of SOAP, REST, JSON, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features for policy administration and claims handling.
• Conduct testing and debugging of code.
• Communicate effectively with the team.

Skills

Software Development

Problem-solving skills

Java/JVM/Spring

Agile Methodologies

GitHub

Tools

Guidewire

Relational Databases

Springboot

Job description

Overview

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 invested 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, and we know there’s even bigger opportunity out there. If you’re reading this job advert, we’d love to hear from you if you think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you’re not 100% sure. Our CIO team is always looking for passionate individuals who are eager to make a difference and contribute to our success.

Our CIO team is often looking for people who are excited about joining us and helping us grow.

What does the job look like?

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.

Job Details

• 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 standards including unit test coverage and participate in peer reviews
• Communicate effectively with the team, participate in scrum meetings and design reviews
• Demonstrable 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

Skills We Would Love You To Have

• 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

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.

Rewards

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 fund colleagues to be able to claim against everyday health care through our healthcare cash plan.

Financial Wellbeing – We provide 4x salary life cover with income protection, pension contribution match up to 10%, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer. We treat people fairly and welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please note 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.