Senior Pricing Engineer

Hastings Direct; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid work model

4Cs bonus program

Job summary

Hastings Direct, a digital insurance provider in the UK, seeks a Senior Pricing Engineer to lead pricing implementations across Bexhill, Leicester and London in a hybrid setup. You will design and optimize pricing algorithms, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and mentor pricing engineers to drive innovation and accuracy.

The role emphasizes data‑driven insights, testing before deployment, and clear documentation with Python, SQL and Polaris PW tools, contributing to fair pricing and

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for pricing algorithms.
• Experience with Polaris PW rating engine tools and data visualization.
• Experience in Agile methodologies: Scrum/Kanban/BDD/TDD/Extreme Programming.
• Experience managing complex pricing projects and teams.
• Strong communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to influence team dynamics and skills development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and understand pricing needs.
• Manage strategic pricing implementations and projects to support rating engine development.
• Design and propose optimised pricing solutions for pricing implementations to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain pricing algorithms using advanced coding skills in Python to meet strategic goals.
• Manage and conduct thorough testing of pricing changes before deployment, ensuring accuracy and effectiveness.
• Guide and mentor pricing engineers, emphasising best practices in Python coding and SQL management.
• Provide stakeholders with data-driven insights to facilitate better decision‑making.
• Develop documentation for implementations and data pipelines, ensuring security.

Skills

Python programming

SQL

Polaris PW

Data visualization

Agile methodologies

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Job description

Job Title: Senior Pricing Engineer | Locations: Bexhill / Leicester / London – Hybrid

Overview

Welcome to Hastings Direct. We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become the best and biggest in the UK market. We’ve made huge investments in our pricing and data capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We provide insurance for over four million customers, but we know there’s even bigger opportunity out there – our Pricing, Data and Analytics community values curiosity, collaboration and constructive challenge. Great pricing is built on trust, innovation and precision, so our aim is to ensure customers receive a fair and accurate price based on their individual risk, supporting fair outcomes, while delivering sustainable and profitable growth for our company. Pricing is more than just a number – it’s a strategic capability. At the heart of Hastings is deep risk insight – continually improving how we assess, segment and price risk through data and analytics.

Role Purpose

As a Senior Developer, the primary focus is managing business as usual and strategic pricing implementation projects. They will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, leveraging advanced Python skills for complex implementations and projects. Their role involves gathering requirements, designing optimised solutions, and developing and maintaining pricing algorithms. Alongside, they will guide and mentor pricing engineers, emphasising the need for curiosity and innovation to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and understand the pricing needs of the business.
• Manage strategic pricing implementation and projects to support rating engine development.
• Design and propose optimised solutions for pricing implementations to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain pricing algorithms using advanced coding skills in Python to meet the strategic goals of the company and manage complex implementations.
• Manage and conduct thorough testing of pricing changes before deployment, identifying errors, and ensuring accuracy and effectiveness of implementation.
• Manage pre‑release activities, including code reviews, testing and recast analysis to ensure accurate implementation of pricing changes.
• Provide stakeholders with data‑driven insights to facilitate better decision‑making, refine implementation, and assist with release approval.
• Develop comprehensive documentation for implementations, strategies, and data pipelines while ensuring their security.
• Prepare and deliver progress updates on implementations and propose process improvements to enhance efficiency and pace.
• Guide and mentor pricing engineers, offering expertise in Python coding, SQL database management, and providing technical support and training on pricing implementation and coding best practices.
• Actively engage in recruiting top talent, providing support and guidance, and foster an environment where team members flourish and achieve their maximum potential.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for developing and testing methodologies.
• Experience with Polaris PW rating engine tools and data visualization techniques.
• Experience working in an Agile environment utilising methodologies such as Scrum/Kanban/BDD/TDD/Extreme Programming.
• Experience managing complex projects and managing team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong track record of problem‑solving and strategic thinking.
• Proven ability to influence team dynamics and drive skill development.

Interview Process

• Recruiter screening call.
• Intro with hiring leader.
• Case study round – technical / competency.

What we will give you

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. We are a Disability Confident employer, committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and £5k car allowance.
• Flexible working – a hybrid approach championed by the organisation.
• Competitive bonus scheme – all colleagues eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus.
• Physical wellbeing – private medical insurance (PMI) at no extra cost.
• Financial wellbeing – 4× salary life assurance cover, income protection free of charge, matched pension contributions up to 10%, discount, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and financial wellbeing support.
• Mental wellbeing programme – the thrive mental health app, 24/7 colleague assistance programme, in‑house mental health first aiders, support groups, and a dedicated team.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to buy or sell a week.
• 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.

Equal Opportunities

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.