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Digital Developer (Front End) @ Hastings Direct

Collington Avenue 32-34, Bexhill-on-SeaOnsiteFull-time
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Salary: £33,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements: Hands-on experience in agile teams developing enterprise-level applications.Strong proficiency in JavaScript and ReactJS, including core concepts such as JSX, Virtual DOM, and component lifecycle.Experience with React workflows such as Redux and Flux, and tools like Create React App is desirable.Familiarity with RESTful APIs, Java/JVM languages, and relational databases (SQL).Exposure to SOAP, JSON, XML, and object-oriented design is beneficial.Experience with GitHub for source control and a test-driven approach such as TDD or BDD is a strong advantage.Exposure to Guidewire Insurance Suite or other digital insurance products is a plus. Responsibilities: Build and maintain modern, scalable front-end applications using JavaScript and React.js.Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, backend developers, and product managers to deliver seamless user experiences.Develop and modify software to agreed standards with minimal supervision, applying development best practices and tooling to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.Conduct thorough testing and debugging, document work including GUNIT test coverage, and participate in code reviews to ensure error-free and well-engineered solutions.Communicate effectively within the scrum team, attend daily stand-ups and internal meetings, and consistently deliver on user story commitments.Support junior team members, contribute to the Development Community of Practice, and stay current with evolving technologies and practices.Complete mandatory training, uphold fair customer outcomes, and challenge processes that do not align with customer-first principles. Technologies: BackendGitHubSupportJSONJVMJavaJavaScriptReactReduxSOAPSQLTDDXMLUX UI DesignFrontend More:

We are a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become the best and biggest in the UK market. Over the past few years, we have invested significantly in our data and tech capabilities, particularly within our CIO function, which is driving innovation and supporting our ambitious goals. Our 4Cs culture fosters collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement, and our CIO team works on cutting-edge projects that enhance our digital presence and improve customer engagement. This is a full-time Digital Developer (Front End) role with hybrid working available from our Bexhill or Leicester locations. We offer attractive salary based on experience, flexible and hybrid working, a competitive bonus scheme, healthcare and financial wellbeing support, mental wellbeing resources, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a range of additional rewards and benefits. We also support learning, development, recognition, and opportunities to share ideas and contribute to our growth.

last updated 36 week of 2026

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