Junior Test Automation Engineer

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 4

Cs 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 #lifeat

HD – 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.

• As a Junior Test Automation Engineer, you will be part of the Technology Engineering team within CIO, supporting the definition, implementation, execution, maintenance and traceability of adequate test scenarios to ensure timely, high quality, defect free delivery of outcomes to the production environment
• Working as an individual collaborator in your Scrum Teams alongside colleagues that cross multiple disciplines
• Active participation in sprint ceremonies, such as sharing updates and blockers in daily standups, estimating and committing in sprint planning or helping your teams improve KPIs by providing input in sprint retrospectives
• Ensuring work items meet the Definition of Ready, to only build work items from a common understanding
• Ensuring work items meet the Definition of Done before being marked as complete
• Actively understand, review and challenge requirements (or lack of) when things look wrong, to ensure the team jointly achieves the best outcomes

• This is a junior role, so if you have recently graduated or have little experience but are keen to learn and progress, we would love to hear from you

• Coding skills in one or more of Java, JavaScript, Typescript, C#, Python.
• Understanding of source control using Git Hub to collaborate with others and share code.
• Ability to manipulate, create and search for data across databases using SQL.

• Awareness or use of user interface automation with Selenium & Selenium Grid, Playwright or Cypress.
• Understanding of APIs and experience with tools such as Postman to interact with / test the APIs.
• Understanding of continuous integration platforms such as Azure Dev Ops , Jenkins or equivalent, to run automated tests and / or deploy changes to test environments.

Unfortunately we are unable to progress with candidates that require sponsorship at this time.

Salary – Attractive salary based on experience (pay reviews also completed each year).

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.

All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4

Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings’ performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.

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.

As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection…