Hastings Direct
Relase Engineer [IT Testing and Release, Digital and Technology]
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Senior DevOps Engineer – Hastings Group
About the Role
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 4Cs 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. We’d love for you to join us—your expertise could shape the next exciting chapter.
Hastings Group values diverse backgrounds and believes everyone deserves an opportunity to contribute. Whether you’re unsure if you “tick all the boxes,” we’re eager to hear from you if you’re passionate and eager to make a difference. Apply now!
Key Responsibilities
Here’s what the role entails:
- Deploying multiple code packages into development, test, and live environments
- Planning and managing deployment processes (including rollback plans)
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining automated deployment tools and processes to improve operational efficiency and accuracy
- Continuously identifying improvements to deployment processes, focusing on automation efficiencies
- Setting up new environments (multi-component configurations) and supporting testing teams by investigating environment-specific challenges
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Skills & Experience We’re Looking For
Core Skills
- Experience with shell scripting/programming
- Strong problem-solving intelligence
- Ability to prioritise workloads and adapt quickly to changing plans
- Fast learner of new tools, technologies, and methodologies
- Excellent stakeholder engagement across teams and suppliers
- Speed and efficiency under tight deadlines
Technical Proficiencies
- Automation and application design
- Systems/unit/deployment testing methodologies
- Object-oriented design principles
- Unit testing, peer code reviews, and release processes
- Collaborative working or interfacing with internal / external teams and suppliers
- Understanding of infrastructure components
Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor candidates for this role at this time.
What We Offer
Unlocking your potential isn’t just empty praise here—we empower growth, recognise brilliance, and give you the flexibility to succeed in way that works for you. Plus, we help support you and community with an industry-leading benefits package:
Compensation & Structure
- Attractive salary (reflective of experience)
- Annual pay reviews plus bonus schemes aligned with company and individual performance
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible/hybrid working model – arrive early to attend office, suitable mix of home/work patterns. Speak to our team for theat easure a plan that works.
- 25 annual leave days, with the option to flex or uncap a week within your contract.
Health & Wellbeing
- Flexible retail cards & cash rewards (a winner in industry for value!) on chosen products- great discounts.
- IFICATION LIKING NOTE UNFORTUNATE RYTH LEASURE – Discounted health assessments, free travel bikes/cycle support, cash-plan for work related daily healthcare— we take care of you both personally and professionally
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Mental Wellbeing Support
We know mental health respects schedules. That’s why we offer:
- Anonymous employee assistance program (24/7).
- Thrive app with first-aid training walks the career journey.
Full readership in micro sense— other wrappings include discounted gym memberships and discounts on health (a wonderful element provided by our company).
Our Values: The 4Cs
- Colleagues – Celebrating the diversity of talent and equipping you for success.
- Customers – Customer-centred business provides simple, fair, transparent front service which benefits every stakeholder.
- Company – Sustainable growth aligning with tech investments(infrastructure value) continues day-to-day benefits across.
- Community – Reinvest in communities with clear donations and advantage.
Hastings Group provides a supported and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experience levels. Necessary mention is for proper checking of your profile (credit record and criminal checks) and referrals prior to selection.
At Hastings Direct, inclusion is a commitment. Team culture builds up so, if you need any assistance or alternatives, we’re here to help it through recruitment process. Contact our team: they’re on standby.
Job Posting End Date
21/07/2026
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