Digital Developer in Bexhill-on-Sea

Hybrid working available from either our Bexhill or Leicester locations. 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.

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. 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.

What does the role involve?

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.
• Competitive Bonus Scheme: All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus.
• Physical Wellbeing: We fund our colleagues to claim against everyday health care through our healthcare cash plan.
• Financial Wellbeing: Life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%.

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.