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Senior Engineer
Hastings DirectSenior Engineer delivering end-to-end software and AI-enabled solutions for Hastings Direct, a UK digital insurance provider. Providing technical leadership across enterprise systems, integrations, testing, and delivery.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in delivering end-to-end software solutions, with a strong focus on AI-enabled components, integration patterns, and agile methodologies. Capable of providing technical leadership while ensuring high-quality standards and stakeholder satisfaction.
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AI-Enabled Solutions DesignEnd-to-End Software DevelopmentAPIs and Integration PatternsCI/CD Pipelines and DevOps PracticesObject-Oriented Design and Testing
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Hard Skills
Software Engineering FundamentalsObject-Oriented DesignDesign PatternsUnit TestingTest-Driven DevelopmentModern Programming LanguagesRESTful ServicesToken-Based AuthenticationAutomated Testing FrameworksAI-Assisted Engineering Tools
Soft Skills
Critical ThinkingMentoringCollaborationProblem SolvingLeadership
Tools & Technologies
CI/CD ToolsSource Control SystemsAI Tools for DevelopmentTesting FrameworksDocumentation Tools
Industry Keywords
Enterprise-Level ApplicationsAgile MethodologiesContinuous ImprovementGovernance RequirementsSecurity and Privacy Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work across all aspects of the software development lifecycle
- Provide leadership, support, and high-quality end-to-end solutions across Hastings' systems and platforms
- Operate within agile teams across application support and change functions
- Shape technical direction and support others in delivering high-quality solutions
- Join up services, data, and interfaces across complete solutions
- Use AI to improve software engineering efficiency and quality standards
- Design, integrate, and support AI-enabled components in end-to-end deliveries
- Apply critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs
- Support the build and testing of AI-enabled solutions
- Drive responsible and effective adoption of AI in delivery
- Provide technical leadership and manage stakeholder expectations
- Design, build, modify, and support complex software systems
- Deliver solutions across multiple services, platforms, and integrations
- Estimate engineering tasks, guide peers, and mentor team members
- Debug, test, and optimise complex code for performance, quality, and reliability
- Use AI tools for software development, testing, maintenance, and documentation
- Create effective prompts and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs
- Ensure AI-enabled solutions meet security, privacy, governance, and cost requirements
- Evaluate emerging tools, technologies, and ways of working to drive continuous improvement
Requirements
What you’ll need- Extensive hands-on experience supporting and developing enterprise-level customer- and employee-facing applications
- Experience delivering end-to-end solutions across front-end, services, and integration layers
- Strong software engineering fundamentals, including object-oriented design, design patterns, problem solving, peer reviews, unit testing, and test-driven development
- Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages, with ability to learn and apply new technologies
- Strong understanding of APIs and integration patterns, including RESTful services, token-based authentication such as JWT, JSON, and XML
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, source control, and automated testing frameworks
- Experience designing, integrating, or supporting AI-enabled solutions, including testing, assurance, and governance requirements
- Practical experience using AI-assisted engineering tools for code, testing, and documentation
- Experience creating prompts and critically reviewing AI-generated outputs
- Passion for continuous learning and exploring emerging technologies and AI capabilities
- Applicants must be located within a 90-minute commuting distance of the Bexhill or Leicester office
- Must be able to attend the relevant office at least once per week and quarterly departmental events
- Visa sponsorship is not available
- Thorough referencing process includes credit and criminal record checks
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible hybrid working approach
- 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
- Colleague assistance programme available 24/7
- In-house mental health first aiders
- Support groups and dedicated mental wellbeing team
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to buy or sell one week of annual leave
- Health care cash back plans
- Dental plans
- Discounted health assessments
- Cycle to work scheme
- Tech schemes
- Discounted and free onsite facilities
- Social events throughout the year
- Support, training and development