Hastings Direct

Junior Test Automation Engineer page is loaded Junior Test Automation Engineerlocations: Bexhill: Leicestertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 19, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: 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.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 you're 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. Job Details As a Junior Test Automation Engineer, you will: Be part of a supportive, collaborative Technology Engineering team within CIO Contribute to designing, implementing and maintaining effective test scenarios that ensure high quality, reliable outcomes Work closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines within your Scrum team Take an active role in sprint ceremonies, including: + Daily stand ups (sharing progress and blockers) + Sprint planning (estimating and committing to work) + Sprint retrospectives (helping shape improvements to team practices and KPIs) Follow good engineering practices, including: + Ensuring work meets the definition of ready before starting + Ensuring tasks meet the definition of done before completion Engage with requirements, ask questions and constructively challenge anything unclear to help the team deliver the best outcomes Learn, grow and contribute to a supportive environment where fresh perspectives and curiosity are valued Skills we would love you to have This is a junior role, so if you're early in your career - whether you've recently graduated, completed a bootcamp, or are looking to move into tech - we'd love to hear from you. You don't need to know everything yet: what matters most is your willingness to learn, grow and contribute. Tools & Technologies (a good foundation but not all essential): Familiarity with at least one coding language such as Java, JavaScript, Typescript, C#, or Python An understanding of source control and collaborating in GitHub Basic SQL skills (e.g., creating, searching or manipulating data) It's also great if you're curious about (but not required): User interface automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright or Cypress APIs and tools like Postman Continuous integration platforms like Azure DevOps or Jenkins Unfortunately, we are unable to progress with candidates that require sponsorship at this time. 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. 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, 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 everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support. Mental Wellbeing Programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that's why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. 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 contracted weeks, access to private healthcare, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more. Most of our benefits and wellbeing resources are available to colleagues from their first day whilst some optional benefits, which involve committing to a 12-month payment schedule, are available as soon as you have completed your probationary period.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.We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart.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.Job posting end date:19/05/2026and check out the what we offer tab to learn more.Hastings Direct is a fast growing, agile, digitally focused general insurance provider of products and services to over 4 million customers in the UK, employing over 4,600 colleagues. Our vision - to be the best and biggest digital insurance provider in the market.It's our attitude and the way we run our business that makes

A digital insurance provider is seeking a Junior Test Automation Engineer to join their collaborative Technology Engineering team. This role involves designing and maintaining test scenarios to ensure high-quality outcomes. Ideal candidates should have a foundational knowledge of programming languages and be eager to learn. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, annual bonus schemes, and support for health and wellbeing. Join us and contribute to the success of our innovative projects.

A leading digital insurance provider in Leicester is seeking an Automation Engineer to join a dynamic sprint team. You will collaborate on defining acceptance criteria and ensure features meet quality standards while using tools like Jira and GitHub. The ideal candidate will possess strong coding skills in languages such as Java and JavaScript, and experience with UI automation and API testing is essential. The role offers flexible working options and a competitive benefits package.

A leading digital insurance provider in the UK is looking for both Senior and Principal Test Engineers to enhance their automation capabilities. The role involves supporting Scrum Teams through test automation and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have proficiency in automation testing, agile methodologies, and leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and extensive benefits including private medical insurance and performance bonuses.

Test Automation Engineer - Principal & Senior Roles page is loaded Test Automation Engineer - Principal & Senior Roleslocations: Bexhill: Leicestertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 19, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: 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.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 you're 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. Job Details We are looking for both Senior and Principal Test Engineers, the roles will involve the following; Provide automation capabilities that support the Scrum Teams to deliver on the Automation Only approach, reducing the percentage of tests that cannot be automated through designing and implementing extensions / adjustments to the Automation Frameworks. Identify new opportunities to enhance / extend our test automation capabilities with new and/or updated tooling, supporting the evaluation, decision making, implementation and maintenance of these tools. Managing the ongoing maintenance of the tooling to meet the growing demand, increasing performance and allowing the Scrum Teams test early and often on a continuous basis. Provide capabilities to support the provision of timely and accurate Test Automation MI for all Scrum Teams, which includes quality measures where possible supporting continuous improvement. Define, implement and maintain test automation best practices and drive proactive collaboration and engagement within Scrum Teams and the wider QA community through the Centre of Excellence as well as regular Brown Bag sessions and other means of engagement. Mentoring all direct reports, junior staff, and new joiners to achieve the necessary competencies to progress. Skills we would love you to have Proficient practical experience working in a Testing Automation role Extensive experience working in an agile environment Transformational leadership skills being able to influence decision making and implement new tools, processes and procedures in support of the company's vision Good mentoring skills to support direct reports in their ongoing development Tools & Technologies: Proficient knowledge of at least on agile methodology (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) Familiar with backlog and test case management in a system of record such as Jira or Octane Excellent knowledge using declarative Gherkin to capture business rules, run as automated tests with Cucumber Strong coding skills to implement automated tests in one or more of Java, JavaScript, Typescript, C# Comfortable with source control using GitHub Skilled in user interface automation with Selenium & Selenium Grid, Playwright or Cypress Ability to implement tests against API either in code or via tools such as SoapUI, Postman Good understanding and experience using continuous integration platforms such as AzureDevOps or Jenkins (or equivalent) 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. Regrettably we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role Benefits: in addition to a competitive salary and £5k car allowance 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 eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus Physical wellbeing - as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI). This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen Financial wellbeing - as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award winning package which includes - discounts, cashback, 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.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.Job posting end date:19/05/2026and check out the what we offer tab to learn more.Hastings Direct is a fast growing, agile, digitally focused general insurance provider of products and services to over 4 million customers in the UK, employing over 4,600 colleagues. Our vision - to be the best and biggest digital insurance

A digital insurance provider is looking for a Test Automation Engineer in Bexhill-on-Sea. The role involves collaborating within Scrum teams to ensure quality testing and contribute to agile projects. Candidates should have practical experience in automation testing, strong coding skills in languages such as Java or JavaScript, and familiarity with testing tools like Selenium and Jira. The position promotes a flexible work environment and offers competitive benefits including salary reviews, bonus schemes, and a supportive mental wellbeing program.

Automation Engineer page is loaded Automation Engineerlocations: Bexhill: Leicestertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 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.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 you're 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. Job Details You will be working as an individual collaborator on one of many sprint teams alongside colleagues that cross multiple disciplines. You will be actively taking part in sprint ceremonies; sharing updates and blockers in daily standups, estimating and committing in sprint planning or helping your team move forward in their behaviours by providing input in sprint retrospectives. You will ensure user stories are captured in accordance with your teams' definition of ready, because you know how important that is to the quality of a delivered feature. You will ensure work items meet your team definition of ready, ensuring we are only building features from a common understanding. You will ensure work items are only complete when they meet the team definition of done and you will not be afraid to call this out. You will regularly collaborate with colleagues to write Acceptance Criteria that describe business rules for both functional and nonfunctional behaviours, the bedrock of quality test scenarios. Skills we would love you to have You will be comfortable collaborating on an Agile sprint team in at least than one of its forms: Scrum, Kanban, Safe. You will be confident and vocal in sprint ceremonies like stand-ups, planning, retrospectives, 3-amigos and backlog elaboration. You will be familiar with contributing to backlog management in Jira or Octane, collaborating with colleagues to define work items, and recording your own activity in tasks. You will be familiar with test case management in tools such as Octane or X-Ray, ensuring your test scenarios and test results are traceable to work items for features. You can confidently collaborate in writing acceptance criteria using declarative gherkin to capture business rules that you can then run as automated tests with Cucumber. You will possess strong coding skills that you can demonstrate in implementing automated tests in one or more of Java, JavaScript, Typescript, C#. You will be comfortable with Source control using GitHub to collaborate with others and share your code. You will be skilled with user interface automation with Selenium & Selenium Grid, Playwright or Cypress. You will be able to implement tests against API either in code or via tools such as SoapUI, Postman. Unfortunately we are unable to progress with candidates that require sponsorship at this time. 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. 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, 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 everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support. Mental Wellbeing Programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that's why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. 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 contracted weeks, access to private healthcare, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more. Most of our benefits and wellbeing resources are available to colleagues from their first day whilst some optional benefits, which involve committing to a 12-month payment schedule, are available as soon as you have completed your probationary period.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.We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart.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.Job posting end date:and check out the what we offer tab to learn more.Hastings

Workday Reporting Analyst (HR & Finance) page is loaded Workday Reporting Analyst (HR & Finance)locations: Bexhill / Hybridtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: Job Title: Workday Reporting Analyst (HR and Finance) Location: Bexhill (Hybrid) - 12m Fixed Term Contract 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 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 will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.We provide insurance for over 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.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 we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure we would love to hear from you. Role overview As our Workday Reporting Analyst, you'll provide reporting support across Workday HCM and Workday Finance, helping HR, Finance and leaders make informed decisions using accurate and timely data. You'll play a key role in developing, maintaining and improving the Workday reporting suite, producing MI that supports workforce planning, financial insight and operational decision-making. This role balances day-to-day reporting support alongside project and improvement work. You'll work closely with stakeholders to ensure reporting is consistent, trusted and easy to use, whilst also helping to improve data quality and reduce the need for manual reports. Job details - you'll need to have demonstrable experience in: Developing, maintaining and optimising reports in Workday across both HCM and Financial Management Building cross-functional and integrated reports using calculated fields, business objects and data sources to meet HR and Finance reporting requirements Partnering with HR, Finance and wider stakeholders to deliver operational, management and regulatory reporting, clearly communicating insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders Identifying data discrepancies and supporting data validation and cleansing activities to improve data quality, reporting consistency and system adoption Proactively identifying opportunities to automate or streamline reporting, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency Maintaining clear and robust documentation for reporting logic, definitions and processes Essential skills/experience: Strong hands-on experience building reports in Workday HCM and Workday Financial Management Proven ability to design and deliver advanced Workday reports, including complex calculated fields and data from multiple Workday sources Experience supporting reporting in a complex organisation Strong PowerBI and Advanced Excel skills Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning and/or experience building AI tools from Workday sources is highly desirable Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain and translate complex data clearly and confidentlyAs 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. Regrettably, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. 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 eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus Financial wellbeing - as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award winning package which includes - discounts, cashback, 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! - 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 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.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.Job posting end date:and check out the what we offer tab to learn more.Hastings Direct is a fast growing, agile, digitally focused general insurance provider of products and services to over 4 million customers in the UK, employing over 4,600 colleagues. Our vision - to be the best and biggest digital insurance provider in the market.It's our attitude and the way we run our business that makes us different. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. It's a dynamic, flexible, fun and constantly changing environment. You'll enjoy the scope to make a real difference for our customers, influence our company, benefit the communities we work in and have fun along the way.

Hastings Direct is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to innovate in the insurance industry through data modeling and pricing solutions. The role requires a strong background in building predictive models and a keen interest in machine learning techniques. Located in the UK (Leicester/Bexhill/London with hybrid options), the position offers flexibility, competitive salary, car allowance, and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and generous leave. Join a team focused on growth and technology to improve insurance services.

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 will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.We provide insurance for over 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.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 you're not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.We are now looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our Data team, playing a key role in unlocking value through data-driven decision making and supporting complex, business-critical initiatives.You'll be joining a domain that operates at the intersection of business change and technology delivery, responsible for translating complex business needs into clear, testable, technically precise requirements.The role plays a key part in enabling high-quality solution design, working closely with engineering, architecture, QA, and platform teams, while ensuring business outcomes, regulatory requirements, and customer impacts are fully understood and traceable.The internal customer you support is central to driving profitable growth, while protecting both customers and the business through strong risk management and data-led decision making across areas such as pricing and affordability. They operate within a regulated environment, requiring robust and auditable decisioning.You'll be part of a scrum team delivering changes that are often interdependent, meaning collaboration across multiple systems and teams is essential to unlock full business value.What you will doTranslate complex business needs into clear, structured, and testable requirementsWork closely with developers, architects, and QA to ensure solutions are feasible and well understoodCollaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical solutions are clearly communicated back in business termsSupport end-to-end traceability from business objectives technical solutions test validationAnalyse and document data flows, APIs, integrations, and service interactionsContribute to solution design by understanding architecture diagrams and technical intentEnsure solutions consider resilience, scale, performance, and regulatory complianceCollaborationYou will work closely with:Business stakeholders to translate needs into actionable requirements and play back solutions clearlyDevelopers & technical leads to validate feasibility and clarify delivery detailSolution Architects to support and challenge design decisionsQA teams to ensure requirements support effective testingWhat we are looking forStrong experience in translating business requirements into technical deliverablesAbility to manage complex, competing stakeholder needsA naturally curious and analytical mindset, focused on understanding root causeExcellent communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiencesProven experience documenting complex processes, integrations, and system behaviourComfortable working across multiple systems, data flows, and integration pointsExperience working in fast-paced, agile environmentsTechnical & Domain ExperienceEssential:APIs, integrations, and data servicesMicroservices and distributed systemsData flow analysis and traceabilityWorking with technical teams on solution deliveryNice to have:Experience with the Guidewire ecosystemExposure to event-driven or service-oriented architecturesCore Technical UnderstandingAPI & Integration SkillsUnderstanding API structures (requests, responses, payloads, error handling)Ability to interpret JSON payloadsAwareness of service dependencies and data flowsMicroservices & ArchitectureUnderstanding service boundaries and responsibilitiesAwareness of orchestration vs delegation patternsConsidering downstream impacts across systemsData & Journey UnderstandingData persistence vs transient enrichmentTracking how data evolves across journeysUnderstanding phase-based behaviour (e.g. Quote, Renewal)Non-Functional ThinkingError handling and fallback strategiesPerformance, resilience, and scalability considerationsLogging, auditability, and data retentionCloud & Platform LiteracyAzure-based microservices (conceptual understanding)Platforms such as Cosmos DB, Snowflake, KubernetesAbility to interpret solution architecture diagramsWhat we offerJoin 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.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, 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 atHastings 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.Job posting end date:

Senior Data Scientist page is loaded Senior Data Scientistlocations: Bexhill / Hybrid: Leicester / Hybrid: London / Hybridtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: Job Title: Senior Data Scientist Location: Bexhill/Leicester/London- Hybrid 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 value curiosity, collaboration and constructive challenge.We are always looking for new ideas and diverse perspectives to question established thinking and drive meaningful change. 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. What we are looking for: We are Looking for an experienced Data Scientist that wants to break free of the normal and develop real innovation to the Insurance Industry!The Data Scientist will assist in the identification and creation of cutting-edge data assets and predictive models that feed into Hastings' market-leading pricing activities. You will also be asked to use these new models and data assets to develop innovative pricing solutions.This role is within our Retail Pricing team with a team comprising Data Scientists/Modellers as well as Analysts all working to deliver our market leading pricing strategies. Key Responsibilities Building ML and GLM models for deployment into live pricing, including feature engineering and trialling new modelling approaches. Build a deep understanding of our price optimisation lifetime value function and contribute to its development. Develop new experimental pricing approaches, exploring new optimisation approaches, model structures, and automated learning. Work hand in hand with ML ops and engineering functions to deploy and test new approaches. Key Skills & Experience Essential Track record of building, validating, and maintaining pricing models (e.g. GLMs, GAMs, tree based models). Experience in developing new pricing initiatives to make use of new models or data items, challenging the established approaches. Experience in liaising with multiple stakeholders to effectively frame problems and building solutions with effective commercial outcomes. Proficiency in Python, SQL, Azure ML, Git, Azure Cloud Services Strong communication skills. Ability to work cross-functionally with Data Engineers, Data Scientists and Pricing Analysts. Keen interest in emerging ML techniques and their commercial value. Desirable Insurance industry experience. ML Ops experience. GitHub as a code collaboration tool. Experience in line management. Personal Attributes Highly technically competent mixed with broader business understanding. Natural problem solver who loves building creative solutions to complex real-world challenges. Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team to deliver solutions to a well-defined set of requirements. Dynamic, flexible and delivery-focused work ethic required to adapt to a fast-paced environment Interview Process: Recruiter screening call1st Round - Intro call with Hiring manager2nd Round - Case study round What we will give you: 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.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 and £5k car allowance 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 eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus Physical wellbeing - as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI). This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen Financial wellbeing - as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award winning package which includes - discounts, cashback, 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.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.Job posting end date:and check out the what we offer tab to learn more.Hastings Direct is a fast growing, agile, digitally focused general insurance provider of products and services to over 4 million customers in the UK, employing over 4,600 colleagues. Our vision - to be the best and biggest digital insurance provider in the market.It's our attitude and

Principal Cloud and AI Solution Architect page is loaded Principal Cloud and AI Solution Architectlocations: Bexhilltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 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 will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.We provide insurance for over 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.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 you're not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.As a Solution Architect you'll be joining a team at the forefront of defining our Cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities. You'll collaborate closely with key stakeholders across the business and technology to design and deliver innovative, customer focused solutions. Job Details This is a high-impact role in our Solution Architecture team, shaping cloud-first solutions that span multiple platforms and services. You'll be a custodian of our technology estate: evolving roadmaps, promoting re-use, and keeping solutions aligned to our architecture principles and standards. You'll lead technical assessments and architecture decision-making, setting clear direction on patterns, integration approaches, and cloud capabilities. Working closely with business and engineering stakeholders, you'll translate opportunities and challenges into pragmatic target solutions. You'll be part of the fast paced AI delivery cycle, establishing the tools that support from PoC to production rollout. You'll build trusted-adviser relationships-confidently influencing and negotiating on the flexible elements of the design to land the best outcome. Skills we would love you to have Strong hands-on experience designing and governing solutions on Microsoft Azure (including security, resiliency, and cost considerations). Proven ability to modernise application landscapes-shaping new builds and transformations using contemporary architecture patterns. Practical AI capability experience-identifying valuable use cases and enabling or building solutions and tools that deliver measurable business outcomes. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills-able to bring clarity, tell the story of the architecture, and gain alignment across business and technology. You'll be part of a dynamic CIO group where we strive hard to get our work done with a customer focus and collaborative colleague support. Hybrid working available from our Bexhill location. 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. Reward Salary - Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance (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 - as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI) This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen. 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 everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support. Mental Wellbeing programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that's why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. 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 contracted 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 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.Job posting end date:and check out the what we offer tab to learn more.Hastings Direct is a fast growing, agile, digitally focused general insurance provider of products and services to over 4 million customers in the UK, employing over 4,600 colleagues. Our vision - to be the best and biggest digital insurance provider in the market.It's our attitude and the way we run our business that makes us different. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. It's a dynamic, flexible, fun and constantly changing environment. You'll enjoy the scope to make a real difference for our customers, influence our company, benefit the communities we work in and have fun along the way.

You would be joining us on a journey to transform to cloud and cloud native services, to meet our ambitious growth strategy and power our relentless focus on our 4C's culture focusing on Customer, Community, Colleagues, Company. We want to deliver simple and straight forward journeys for our customers through technology and by doing the right thing. Cloud technologies and agile working practices are pivotal to Hastings technology transformation journey. In the Cloud Engineering team, we are passionate about creating new services that transform colleague and customer experience. Hastings Direct technology, culture and approach is changing to embrace true engineering and cloud first principles. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Security Engineer to join our growing team to deliver a strategic cloud platform on Azure. What will you do? Be the Lead Engineer for security solutions, ensuring they are implemented effectively in conjunction with the Cloud Engineering, Service, Platform & Technical Operations teams and 3rd parties Delivery of secure cloud services with hands-on technical design, implementation and management of core infrastructure & security platforms such as Azure Resources, Azure Active Directory and MMD. Working with Architecture to define cloud best practice and then design, build and test cloud native services that provide the appropriate guardrails for developers. Validate and ensure cloud solutions meet published enterprise security standards, are governed and delivered appropriately. What experience do you need? Proven track record of infrastructure / technical information security experience and to be seen as a subject matter expert for Cloud Security best practice. 5+ years hands-on security / infrastructure engineering experience of Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Azure, AWS, Network Protocols, PKI, proxies, access management, etc. 5+ years implementation experience of a wide range of security products such as access audit tools, IDS, IPS, DLP, Firewalls, End Point security, encryption, DDOS protection, etc. It would be desirable if you had: A related degree in subjects such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security or another related field is desirable Security certifications are highly desirable such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM Vendor certifications in Microsoft Azure, DevOps Tooling or Kubernetes are desirable Recent practical experience in API development and security and secure deployment and management in a cloud native environment. What we will give you; This a real opportunity to make the role your own, whilst making a difference in a fast-paced, flexible and delivery focussed environment. Some of the great benefits we will give you; Highly competitive basic salary £5k car allowance Up to 10% bonus earning potential Pension 1:1 match up to 10% 27 days holiday and bank holidays (plus buy and sell up to 5 days) Discounted Hastings Direct products 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.

We are looking to hire a Software Developer with a strong background in C# .NET to take a key role in creating full-stack applications largely focused on automation. Interfacing within a team and the wider business, this role requires a well-rounded developer with a range of software engineering and interpersonal skills. About the role Communicate effectively to the Product Change and Underwriting t...... click apply for full job details