Digital Developer (Front End)

Hybrid working available from either our Bexhill or Leicester locations.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Mid-Level JavaScript/React.js Developer to join our growing development team. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining modern, scalable front-end applications using JavaScript and React.js. You’ll collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, backend developers, and product managers to deliver seamless user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Development & Standards: Develop and modify software to agreed standards with minimal supervision, applying development best practices and leveraging tooling to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
• Testing & Documentation: Conduct thorough testing and debugging, document work including GUNIT test coverage, and participate in code reviews to ensure error-free and well-engineered solutions.
• Team Collaboration & Agile Delivery: Communicate effectively within the scrum team, attend daily stand-ups and internal meetings, and consistently deliver on user story commitments.
• Mentorship & Continuous Improvement: Support junior team members, contribute to the Development Community of Practice, and stay current with evolving technologies and practices.
• Customer & Regulatory Focus: Complete mandatory training, uphold fair customer outcomes, and challenge processes that don’t align with customer-first principles.

Skills we would love you to have

• Hands-on experience in agile teams, developing enterprise-level applications.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and ReactJS, including core concepts like JSX, Virtual DOM, and component lifecycle. Experience with React workflows (e.g. Redux, Flux) and tools like Create React App is desirable.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, Java/JVM languages, and relational databases (SQL). Exposure to SOAP, JSON, XML, and object-oriented design is beneficial.
• Experience with GitHub for source control and a test-driven approach (TDD or BDD) is a strong advantage.

Desirable

• Exposure to Guidewire Insurance Suite or other digital insurance products is a plus.

What we offer

• 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.

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.