Software Developer

Hastings Insurance Services Limited; Bexhill-on-Sea, East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major digital insurance provider is looking for a Software Developer to maintain and enhance live pricing code within their Alternative Pricing Department. This role involves managing deployments and developing tools to ensure code effectiveness. The ideal candidate will possess strong Python skills and the ability to work independently, with great attention to detail. The position supports hybrid working, requiring occasional onsite presence in Bexhill or Leicester.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive bonus scheme

Financial wellbeing benefits

Mental wellbeing programme

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a software development role with a focus on coding.
• Ability to manage quick deployment windows effectively.
• Confidence to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, design, and enhance live pricing code.
• Manage multiple deployments and ensure business objectives are met.
• Develop tools and reports for code effectiveness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Python

Autonomous work

Experience with GitHub

UK Motor Insurance knowledge

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 and know that our continued success will 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 reading this job advert means we’ve invited you to find out more about us. We 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.

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 maintain, design and enhance our live pricing code. This code runs thousands of times a day to provide live quotes to prospective customers online. Accuracy and attention to detail are extremely important, as is the ability to code confidently. The role involves managing multiple deployments per month and developing tools and reports to ensure the code achieves the desired business effect. The overall aim is to support the growth plans for Advantage Insurance and Hastings Direct, and 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 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 prospective customers online.
• As a Software Developer, you will manage 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

• Great attention to detail and experience in a software development role.
• Confident coder with Python skills – a necessity. Exposure to GitHub is ideal; we can teach you on the job.
• Experienced in short deployment windows – able to handle quick turnaround times.
• Ability to work autonomously, accurately and independently with little supervision.
• Pre‑existing knowledge of the UK Motor Insurance industry is ideal but not required.

Interview Process

• 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. If you’re applying for this role, 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

Flexible working – we champion a hybrid approach. Speak to your recruiter for details.

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

Financial wellbeing – includes life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, matched pension contributions up to 10%, discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support.

Mental wellbeing programme – we provide the Thrive mental health app, a colleague assistance programme available 24/7, in‑house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to help you manage your needs.

Other benefits – 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, option to buy or sell one of your weeks, 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 more.

Equality & Diversity

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please note we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.