Guidewire Developer

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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 - 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.

Job Details

• You will build moderately complex programs and program modifications from supplied specifications, using agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineered result.
• Plan, design and conduct tests of programs, corrects errors, and re-tests to achieve error-free results.
• Document all work in accordance with agreed standards.
• Takes part in reviews of own work, takes part in the reviews of the work of colleagues.
• Ensure that you (and any direct reports) are meeting customers' fair and reasonable expectations and provide fair outcomes.
• Question and challenge peers and managers where processes and procedures do not meet these expectations and any activity that does not place customers' interests at the heart of how we do business.

Skills we would love you to have

• Experience using Guidewire Insurance Suite;
  Microsoft SQL Server;
  Temenos Edge Connect;
  Thunderhead;
  Dynatrace APM;
  Web Security; IBM Web Sphere
• Experience of Customer facing web e-commerce sites;
  Distributed n-tiered architectures
• Good Communication and Collaboration skills;
  Attention to Detail;
  Teamwork;
  Planning and Organisation;
  Agile development techniques;
  Numerical
• IT Professional qualifications are desirable but not essential.

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 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.

Regrettably we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Reward

Salary - Attractive salary based on experience (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 is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.

Physical Wellbeing - 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.

Financial Wellbeing - As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes - discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support.

Mental Wellbeing Programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that's why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. We have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs

There's more! - 25 days annual leave +bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, access…