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Technology Placement Year Apply locations: Bexhill / Hybrid - 37.5 time type Full time posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: February 2, 2025 (24 days left to apply) job requisition id 60011049
Band 3
Technology Placement Year (Dev Ops)
Bexhill
Welcome to Hastings Direct
We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become the best and biggest in the UK market. We’ve made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We were also named the UK’s Best Big Company to work for in 2024. 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.
This one-year programme is built to provide you with extensive practical experience, working on our core projects enabling our digital transformation across all aspects of the software development lifecycle; supporting and delivering high quality software changes across Hastings systems and platforms. You will be a proactive member of a Scrum Team with a focus on developing your coding and collaboration skills, applying the knowledge and skills you have learnt during your degree.
To support your technical placement, we can offer access to our training resources to supplement. You’ll be able to tailor your learning pathway to match your career ambitions in technology.
During your programme you will be assigned to the DevOps Team and will have the opportunity to:
You will improve efficiency, repeatability, reliability and quality of the change delivery processes and increase process efficiencies through low code automation.
You will work closely with the Principal DevOps and Automation Engineer and Solution Architect Team to identify new CI/CD tools to reduce Change delivery cycle times whilst increasing quality and repeatability of deliveries.
Manage assessment, decision making, procurement and roll-out of tools, ensuring input is being sought from the user community.
Implementation and adherence to best practices for tool sets and controls to monitor adherence.
Requirements
Currently undertaking a Computer Science degree with a placement year option.
Collaborative with the ability to contribute to the conversation with excellent communication skills.
Passionate about technology.
Coding experience or a keen interest which can be demonstrated.
Hungry for knowledge – curious and innovative.
Next Steps
6th Jan 2025 Applications will open. Please upload your CV and answer some basic compliance questions. Upon submission, you will receive a web link via email to begin some short online assessments.
2nd Feb 2025 Applications will close, and all assessments must be completed.
10th Feb 2025 If successful, you’ll then need to complete a role suitability practical test or video interview. You’ll receive a new web link for this.
23rd Feb 2025 Closing date for the role suitability practical test or video interview.
12th Mar 2025 If successful, you will be notified and invited to an in-person assessment centre.
25th – 27th Mar 2025 The in-person Assessment Centres will be held in Bexhill-On-Sea or Leicester between the specified dates.
31st Mar – 4th Apr 2025 Feedback and Job Offers will be made to assessment centre attendees.
15th Sep 2025 Your placement at Hastings Direct will begin.
Benefits
Flexible Working
– We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home. You will be required to be working in our Bexhill/London office at least 8 times a month.
Competitive Bonus Scheme
(subject to company and personal performance)
Healthcare cash plan
Pension
matched up to
10%
Free Mortgage Advice
Access to the
Thrive mental health app
Colleague assistance programme
25 days annual leave
and
social events
throughout the year
Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our
colleagues
and giving them the right tools to do their job, we’ll deliver good outcomes for every
customer , helping us to grow the
company
profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the
communities
we serve.
We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart.
Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.
At Hastings Direct, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or throughout your journey with us at Hastings, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.
Job posting end date: 02/02/2025
About Us Hastings Direct is a fast-growing, agile, digitally focused general insurance provider of products and services to over 2.8 million customers in the UK, employing over 3,400 colleagues. Our vision – to be the best and biggest digital insurance provider in the market.
It's our attitude and the way we run our business that makes us different. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. It's a dynamic, flexible, fun and constantly changing environment. You'll enjoy the scope to make a real difference for our customers, influence our company, benefit the communities we work in and have fun along the way.
Learn more about #LifeatHD If you enjoyed the video and would like to learn more about #LifeatHD, check out our colleague stories.
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Technology Placement Year Apply locations: Bexhill / Hybrid - 37.5 time type Full time posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: February 2, 2025 (24 days left to apply) job requisition id 60011049
Band 3
Technology Placement Year (Dev Ops)
Bexhill
Welcome to Hastings Direct
We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become the best and biggest in the UK market. We’ve made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We were also named the UK’s Best Big Company to work for in 2024. 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.
This one-year programme is built to provide you with extensive practical experience, working on our core projects enabling our digital transformation across all aspects of the software development lifecycle; supporting and delivering high quality software changes across Hastings systems and platforms. You will be a proactive member of a Scrum Team with a focus on developing your coding and collaboration skills, applying the knowledge and skills you have learnt during your degree.
To support your technical placement, we can offer access to our training resources to supplement. You’ll be able to tailor your learning pathway to match your career ambitions in technology.
During your programme you will be assigned to the DevOps Team and will have the opportunity to:
You will improve efficiency, repeatability, reliability and quality of the change delivery processes and increase process efficiencies through low code automation.
You will work closely with the Principal DevOps and Automation Engineer and Solution Architect Team to identify new CI/CD tools to reduce Change delivery cycle times whilst increasing quality and repeatability of deliveries.
Manage assessment, decision making, procurement and roll-out of tools, ensuring input is being sought from the user community.
Implementation and adherence to best practices for tool sets and controls to monitor adherence.
Requirements
Currently undertaking a Computer Science degree with a placement year option.
Collaborative with the ability to contribute to the conversation with excellent communication skills.
Passionate about technology.
Coding experience or a keen interest which can be demonstrated.
Hungry for knowledge – curious and innovative.
Next Steps
6th Jan 2025 Applications will open. Please upload your CV and answer some basic compliance questions. Upon submission, you will receive a web link via email to begin some short online assessments.
2nd Feb 2025 Applications will close, and all assessments must be completed.
10th Feb 2025 If successful, you’ll then need to complete a role suitability practical test or video interview. You’ll receive a new web link for this.
23rd Feb 2025 Closing date for the role suitability practical test or video interview.
12th Mar 2025 If successful, you will be notified and invited to an in-person assessment centre.
25th – 27th Mar 2025 The in-person Assessment Centres will be held in Bexhill-On-Sea or Leicester between the specified dates.
31st Mar – 4th Apr 2025 Feedback and Job Offers will be made to assessment centre attendees.
15th Sep 2025 Your placement at Hastings Direct will begin.
Benefits
Flexible Working
– We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home. You will be required to be working in our Bexhill/London office at least 8 times a month.
Competitive Bonus Scheme
(subject to company and personal performance)
Healthcare cash plan
Pension
matched up to
10%
Free Mortgage Advice
Access to the
Thrive mental health app
Colleague assistance programme
25 days annual leave
and
social events
throughout the year
Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our
colleagues
and giving them the right tools to do their job, we’ll deliver good outcomes for every
customer , helping us to grow the
company
profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the
communities
we serve.
We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart.
Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.
At Hastings Direct, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or throughout your journey with us at Hastings, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.
Job posting end date: 02/02/2025
About Us Hastings Direct is a fast-growing, agile, digitally focused general insurance provider of products and services to over 2.8 million customers in the UK, employing over 3,400 colleagues. Our vision – to be the best and biggest digital insurance provider in the market.
It's our attitude and the way we run our business that makes us different. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. It's a dynamic, flexible, fun and constantly changing environment. You'll enjoy the scope to make a real difference for our customers, influence our company, benefit the communities we work in and have fun along the way.
Learn more about #LifeatHD If you enjoyed the video and would like to learn more about #LifeatHD, check out our colleague stories.
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