Digital Developer; Front End

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 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 – 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.

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 Git Hub 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

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…