Technology Graduate Programme

This two-year programme is built to provide you with extensive practical experience, working on our core projects enabling our digital transformation across all aspects of the digital development lifecycle; supporting and delivering high quality software changes across Hastings systems and platforms. You will focus on developing your coding and collaboration skills, applying the knowledge and skills you have learnt during your degree. To support your technical placement, we can offer access to our training resources to supplement. You'll be able to tailor your learning pathway to match your career ambitions in technology. During your programme you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work with the wider business to develop robust and sleek user experience using a modern technology stack.
• Develop micro-services, API's and digital solutions using Java and Spring-boot.
• Understand and apply development standards through-out your own work and leverage tooling as needed to achieve a well-engineered result.
• Support the implementation of front ends for our digital and mobile customer journeys.
• Conduct testing and debugging of code, correct errors, and re-test to achieve error-free results., 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, or throughout your journey with us at Hastings, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.
  
  A degree of at least a 2:1, pending in 2025 or achieved in the last 2 years, preferably in Computer Science.
Collaborative with the ability to contribute to the conversation with excellent communication skills. Passionate about technology. Coding experience or a keen interest which can be demonstrated. Hungry for knowledge - curious and innovative.

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 4Cs culture. We were also named the UK's Best Big Company to work for in 2024. 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 have over 3.8 million live customer policies, but we know there's an even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD - 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.

When you join Hastings Direct, you'll be making a real contribution to our success. You deserve to share in that success, so alongside a competitive salary which grows as you progress through your graduate scheme, we offer a benefits package that recognises and rewards your part in our growth.
• 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. You will be required to be working in our Bexhill/London office at least 8 times a month.
• Competitive Bonus Scheme (subject to company and personal performance)
• Healthcare cash plan
• Pension matched up to 10%
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Access to the Thrive mental health app
• Colleague assistance programme
• 25 days annual leave and social events throughout the year
Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve. We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart.