Hastings Direct
Relase Engineer [IT Testing and Release, Digital and Technology]
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About Hastings Direct
We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious goals to become the best and biggest in the UK market. Over the past few years, we’ve expanded our data and tech capabilities, particularly within our CIO function.
Our CIO team drives innovation and ensures our technology supports our objectives. We’ve fostered a 4Cs culture—collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement—fostering a supportive, dynamic environment for our talented teams.
With nearly four million customers served, we’re eager to seize greater opportunities. If you’re intrigued by our vision, join us to grow, innovate, and shape the future of digital insurance.
About the Role: Deployment Engineer
We’re looking for an engineering talent passionate about automation, efficiency, and excellence in software deployments. As part of the CIO team, you’ll be responsible for:
- Deploying multiple code packages across development, test, and live environments
- Managing deployments into live environments, including rollback processes when needed
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining deployment tools and workflows to streamline software releases
- Identifying process improvements and automating repetitive tasks to enhance operational accuracy
- Setting up new environments, including multi-component configurations
- Providing support to testing teams by diagnosing and resolving environment-specific issues
Key Requirements & Skills
Technical Skills & Experience
- Experience with shell scripting or programming (Bash, Python, etc.)
- Strong problem-solving skills and technical troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to prioritise work efficiently while adapting to changing plans
- Quick learner with adaptability to new tools, technologies, and methodologies
- Proficiency in automation and application design principles
- Understanding of software testing methodologies and test automation tools
- Knowledge of object-oriented design and unit testing frameworks
- Experience with peer code reviews and structured testing processes
- Awareness of infrastructure components (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, cloud resources)
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Soft Skills & Work Culture Fit
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills to align technical workflows with business goals
- Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining quality
- Collaboration-inspired mindset—able to work effectively with internal teams and external suppliers
Note:
- Due to current policies, we’re unable to progress candidates requiring sponsorship for a work visa.
- Those with a passion for growth and potential are welcome to apply; you don’t need to tick every box perfectly.
Why Join Hastings Direct?
We offer a modern workplace, nicknamed the 4Cs—colleagues, customers, company, and community.
Growth & Recognition
- A culture that fosters experimentation, creativity, and learning
- Career development opportunities, from training programmes to exciting growth projects
- Recognition and rewards—sharing success and progress
- Space to share ideas and implement innovative solutions
Competitive Benefits
Salary & Remuneration
- Attractive salary based on experience (annual pay reviews included)
Flexibility
- Hybrid working model: We understand how people work best—please speak with your recruiter to discuss preferences.
Bonus Scheme
- The 4Cs Performance Bonus (usually paid in March), calculated against business and personal output.
Wellbeing Support
- Physical Wellbeing
- Backed health cash plan to support proactive care
- Financial Wellbeing
- 4x salary life assurance, income protection, 10% pension match, and an award-winning package including:
- Retail discounts/cashback (products & services)
- Free independent mortgage advice
- Access to financial wellbeing coaching
- 4x salary life assurance, income protection, 10% pension match, and an award-winning package including:
- Mental Wellbeing
- The Thr5 mental health app, 24/7 colleague assistance programme, trained mental health first-aiders, and support groups
- Dedicated wellbeing team to meet your needs
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Other Benefits
All benefits and wellbeing resources are available from day one, while some optional schemes (e.g., payment schedules) unlock upon completion of probation:
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (with options to buy/sell weekly allocations)
- Private healthcare & dental plans
- Discounted health assessments & discounted gym memberships
- Cycle-to-work & tech voucher schemes
- Onsite facilities with discounts
- Annual social events & networking opportunities
- Employee discount schemes for products beyond insurance
Company Values & Inclusion
- Cultur3 drives how we handle customers, colleagues, communities, and company sustainability.
- We provide great customer service at fair prices, tailoring experiences to human needs.
- Committed to diversity and inclusion, treating all applicants fairly across gender, age, race, disability, and marriage status, etc.
- Recruiting candidates basing decisions on ability and cultural fit—we welcome mindful applications.
Accessibility
- If adjustments are needed to complete your application fairly, please inform us.
About Hastings Direct
- UK’s fast-growing, digitally focused insurance provider
- Serves over 4 million customers across general insurance policies
- A team of ~4,600 employes, fostering a dynamic, fun, and flexible work culture
Our Vision
To become the #1 digital insurance provider in the market.
Culture? Work together, grow, and create positive change. Do you have ideas to improve processes? Are you thrilled by innovation? Can you balance creativity with practical solutions?
Join us to drive impact on customers, colleagues, the company, and our communities—we promise it’ll be a rewarding journey.
Join us. Do something different.
#howtoapply available at Hastings Direct website if interested.
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