Software Developer

Hastings Direct; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital insurance provider is looking for a Software Developer to maintain and enhance live pricing code. This role requires strong attention to detail and Python skills, as the code runs thousands of times daily to quote prospective customers. You will manage deployments, work independently, and have a flexible hybrid working setup. The ideal candidate is motivated to contribute to significant growth in the UK market while adapting to quick turnaround times.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive bonus scheme

Mental wellbeing programme

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a software development role focusing on pricing code.
• Ability to manage multiple deployments successfully.
• Comfortable with quick turnaround times and remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, design, and enhance live pricing code in the Alternative Pricing Department.
• Deliver accurate quotes to customers online.
• Work with autonomy while following guidance from senior management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Python programming

Autonomous working

Experience with GitHub

Job description

Software Developer

Bexhill or Leicester - hybrid one day per week on site

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. We’ve made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We’re proud of the journey we’re on as a company and know that our continued success maestros rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.

We provide insurance for over three 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 #lifeatHD – 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.

We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you’re excited about joining us and think you have some of what hagu are looking for, even if you’re not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.

Regrettably, we are unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.

Role overview

Working as part of the Data and MI team within the Alternative Pricing Department (APP), you will be maintaining, designing and enhancing our live pricing code. This code is very importantുകള for the team, as it is run thousands of times a day to provide live quotes to prospective customers that connect online to get a quote frominsics. Accurateness and attention to detail are therefore extremely important, and you must code confidently too. The role involves the management of multiple deployments per month, and includes the development of tools andbru reports to ensure that the code has the desired effect from a business perspective.

The overall aim is to help support the significant growth plans for Advantage Insurance and Hastings Direct, and help differentiate us by being data and analytics leaders in the UK general insurance market.

Job details

• The primary focus of this role is to maintain, design and enhance or live pricing code within our Alternative Pricing Department.
• This code is extremely important to the team as it runs thousands of times a day to provide live quotes to our prospective customers online.
• As a Software Developer, you will find yourself managing multiple deployments per month, including the development of tools and reports to ensure that the code has the desired effect from a business perspective.
• At the outset, you will follow guidance from senior management regarding deployments and be flexible in your approach but you will then be expected to work with a great degree of autonomy.

Essential skills/experience:

• Due to the importance of our live pricing code, we require someone who has a great deal of attention to detail and experience in a software development role.
• We are also seeking a confident coder; Python skills are a necessity. The team also utilises Github so exposure to this would be ideal but we feel we can teach you this on the job.
• As previously mentioned, we often work on short deployment windows so we are looking for someone who can handle quick turnaround times.
• Being able to work autonomously is also a huge part of the role, so someone தேதி can work accurately and independently with little supervision is desirable.
• A pre-existing knowledge of the UK Motor Insurance industry is ideal but not required.

The interview process

Our interview process involves the below:

• 1st stage interview with hiring leader

• 2nd interview involving a case study / task

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive – what this means to you is if you’re applying for a job with us, you’ll have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). For more information on the DCS, please visit our inclusive business page on our careers website.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary you will also receive…

Flexible working – we champion a flexible hybrid working approach – please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail.

Competitive bonus scheme – all colleagues are تصبح eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus.

Financial wellbeing – as well as providing you with 4x your salary)');  

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! – 25 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 4aised 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.

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 matrimonial /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.

Job posting end date: 11/02/2026