Pricing Automation Engineer

Hastings Direct

Pricing Automation Engineer optimising Python recasting and data pipelines. Supporting high-speed insurance pricing, back testing, automation and analytics at Hastings Direct.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeLeicester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Python for developing and operationalizing data pipelines, pricing logic, and model features, while effectively collaborating with teams to enhance automation and performance. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders are essential.

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Python ProgrammingData Pipeline DevelopmentAutomation Pipeline BuildingSQL ProficiencyClear Communication

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Hard Skills

PythonData AnalysisAutomationBack TestingScoringImpact AnalysisPricing LogicModel FeaturesProblem SolvingDocumentation

Soft Skills

OwnershipCollaborationAdaptabilityCuriosityGrowth Mindset

Tools & Technologies

SQLGit

Industry Keywords

PricingTradingCommercial Decision-MakingPerformance MonitoringUser Onboarding

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support pricing, trading and automation outcomes at the intersection of data, technology and commercial decision-making
Develop and optimise recasting capability for high-speed scoring, back testing and large-scale impact analysis
Build, test and refine automation pipelines
Validate outputs and resolve discrepancies with pricing, modelling and analytics teams
Develop and operationalise data pipelines, pricing logic and model features using Python
Liaise with customers to onboard new users and debug problems for existing users
Monitor performance and automation stability across multiple workstreams
Identify opportunities to improve speed, scalability and commercial impact
Produce documentation and tutorials for recasting-tool users

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience using Python to solve problems and complete basic data-driven tasks
Python is essential
Experience with automation and analysis beneficial but not required
SQL desirable
Git desirable
Ability to take ownership and solve problems confidently
Ability to challenge the status quo
Clear communication with people regardless of technical background
Collaborative approach to partnering with internal teams
Ability to adapt across multiple workstreams
Curiosity, growth mindset and commitment to continually expanding skills
Must be able to work in the United Kingdom; sponsorship is unavailable
Thorough referencing process includes credit and criminal record checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid working approach
Competitive annual 4Cs performance bonus
Life assurance cover of 4x salary
Income protection at no extra cost
Matched pension contributions up to 10%
Discounts and cashback
Free independent mortgage advice
Free access to financial wellbeing support
Thrive mental health app
24/7 colleague assistance programme
In-house mental health first aiders
Support groups
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy or sell one week of leave
Health care cashback plans
Dental plans
Discounted health assessments
Cycle to work scheme
Tech schemes
Discounted and free onsite facilities
Social events throughout the year
Training and development support