Analyst Microservices Developer

Were a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. Over the past few years weve 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. Weve nurtured our 4Cs culture fostering collaboration creativity and continuous improvement.

Were proud of the journey were 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 theres even bigger opportunity out there. The fact youre now reading this job advert means weve tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD we really hope you like what you see and youll 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 are excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for even if youre not 100% sure we would love to hear from you. Our CIO team is always looking for passionate individuals who are eager to make a difference and contribute to our success.

What does the role involve

As an Analyst Microservices Developer you will be an integral part of the CIO Technology Engineering team supporting the development and maintenance of microservices-based applications. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers and technical leads to deliver high-quality scalable and secure solutions that meet business needs.

This role is designed to help you build foundational skills in microservices development agile delivery and DevOps practices. You will contribute to coding tasks testing documentation and troubleshooting while learning how to apply engineering standards and best practices.

You will be encouraged to ask questions seek feedback and actively participate in team discussions. Through mentorship and hands-on experience you will grow your technical capabilities and understanding of the wider system landscape preparing you for progression within the engineering career path.

Skills we would love you to have:

• Experience in software development ideally with exposure to Java and microservices concepts.
• Understanding of agile delivery principles with some experience working in agile teams or academic projects.
• Willingness to learn and apply engineering best practices including clean code testing and version control.
• Ability to follow technical guidance and contribute to team goals with growing autonomy.

What we offer

Join us and youll 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 youll be helping to drive our growth so in return well 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.

Reward

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 thats 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 a

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 were 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.

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