Solution Architect - Rating & Data

Overview

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 4

Cs culture. 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.

We provide insurance for over three 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.

As a Solution Architect y ou’ll be joining a team at the forefront of transforming our R ating and D ata Enrichment platforms as we continue to advance quoting and pricing capabilities. You’ll collaborate closely with key stakeholders across U nderwriting and P ricing to design and deliver innovative , customer focused solutions .

• You will be responsible for leading, validating and delivering the definition and description of solutions across the product and change lifecycle.
• You will be working with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders to develop and communicate solutions that addresses requirements, complies with standards and conventions, regulation, security, quality / non-functional needs, understand as-is and to-be, solving problems and developing decisions where trade-offs are required.
• Designs APIs, microservices & event driven solutions across current, transition and target states and develop business, application, information and technology views.
• Embrace re-use, principles and patterns, use opportunities to create re-use artefacts.
• Adapt to technical realities that are revealed during implementation and collaboratively solves problems, leading on architecture decisions.
• Establish a trusted adviser relationship with the business by influencing and negotiating with stakeholders on the flexible facets of the solution.

Skills we would love you to have

• Proficiency in cloud native technology and solutions, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Proficiency in creating new or transforming application architectures.
• Essential experience in the design and consumption of APIs using a range of protocols.
• Previous experience with enterprise integration patterns, solution architecture patterns & principles, microservice & event driven architectures.
• Experience leveraging CI/CD, Dev Ops, Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience in Relational and No
  
  SQL database and understanding of modern ETL processes
• Experience in Underwriting, Fraud, Data Enrichment domain areas within Financial/Insurance industry would be desirable. However, we are looking for people with strong architectural knowledge and experience with a desire to learn about new technologies. Above all, youneed a passion for technology.

Hybrid working available from our Bexhill location.

Join us and you’ll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4

Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you’ll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we’ll give you all the support, training and development you need. Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.

Salary – Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance (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 4

Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme…