Senior Microservices Engineer

Hastings Direct; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Annual Bonus Scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Pension contribution match up to 10%

27 days annual leave

Job summary

Hastings Direct is seeking a Senior Microservices Engineer to design, develop and maintain scalable microservices within the CIO Technology Engineering team. You will mentor junior engineers, participate in code reviews, and help drive engineering standards across cross-functional scrum teams.

The role involves partnering with Principal Engineer and Group Architecture to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business requirements, while contributing to strategic initiatives and KPI

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience building Java-based microservices in production.
• Strong collaboration in Agile teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience guiding engineers, conducting code reviews and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable microservices within the CIO Technology Engineering team.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive adoption of modern engineering practices.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and track team KPIs.

Skills

Java microservices

Microservices architecture

Agile / Scrum

Technical leadership

Job description

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'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, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about – we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.

Hybrid working available from either our Bexhill or Leicester locations.

What does the role involve?

As a Senior Microservices Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and resilient microservices-based applications within the CIO Technology Engineering team. You will work closely with the Principal Engineer, Group Architecture, and cross‑functional scrum teams to deliver high‑quality solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.

You will be responsible for implementing microservices using best practices defined by the Community of Practice, ensuring consistency, reusability, and maintainability across services. You will actively participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards.

In this role, you will mentor junior engineers, support the adoption of modern engineering practices, and help identify and resolve technical issues early to reduce risk and prevent technical debt. You will also contribute to the creation and tracking of team‑level KPIs and support the Principal Engineer in driving strategic initiatives.

Experiences/Skills Needed

• Extensive hands-on experience developing Java based microservices in production environments, with the technical depth expected of a senior‑level engineer.
• Strong experience working in agile teams, with a solid understanding of iterative delivery and stakeholder collaboration.
• Proven ability to influence technical decisions, contribute to process improvements, and support the company’s engineering vision.
• Experience Providing technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to engineers, supporting knowledge sharing and capability development.

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 at free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support.
• Mental wellbeing programme - we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in‑house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs.
• There's more! - 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more ....

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. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve.

Regrettably we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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'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.