Release Engineer [It Testing And Release, Digital And Technology]

We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We’ve invested in our data and tech capabilities, particularly within our CIO function. Our CIO team drives innovation and ensures our technology infrastructure supports our growth. We’ve nurtured our 4Cs culture, fostering collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

We provide insurance to nearly four million customers and are looking for passionate individuals to contribute to our continued success. Our CIO team works on cutting-edge projects that enhance our digital presence and improve customer engagement.

We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons. If you’re excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Our CIO team is always looking for people who are eager to make a difference and contribute to our success. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress with candidates who require sponsorship at this time.

Responsibilities

• Deploying multiple code packages into development, test and live environments.
• Planning and managing deployments into the live environment, including the rollback process.
• Design, implementation and maintenance of deployment tools and processes to improve operational efficiency and the accuracy of software releases.
• Identify improvements to deployment processes and automate tasks where appropriate.
• Initial setup of new environments consisting of multiple components.
• Provide support to the testing teams by investigating environment-specific issues.

Skills we would love you to have

• Shell scripting / programming
• Strong problem-solving skills and techniques
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively and adapt to changing plans
• Quick learner of new tools, technologies, and techniques
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and timescales

Technical Skills

• Automation and application design
• Software testing methodologies and tools
• Object-oriented design principles
• Peer code reviews and unit testing
• Systems analysis
• Collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers
• Understanding of infrastructure components

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. You’ll receive support, training and development, recognition and rewards, and the opportunity to voice your ideas and put them into practice.

Reward

• Salary – Attractive salary based on experience (pay reviews every year)
• Flexible Working – Flexible and hybrid working; discuss details with your recruiter
• Competitive Bonus Scheme – Annual 4Cs performance bonus
• Physical Wellbeing – Healthcare cash plan
• Financial Wellbeing – Life assurance, income protection, pension matching, discounts, mortgage advice, and financial wellbeing support
• Mental Wellbeing – Support programs, app, and assistance available to colleagues
• Other Benefits – 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, private healthcare, dental plans, cycle to work, tech schemes, onsite facilities, social events, and more

Equality and inclusion

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer. 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. Our recruitment process includes thorough referencing, which may include credit and criminal record checks.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide the appropriate support.