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Technology Graduate Programme
Location: Bexhill / Hybrid
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago
End Date: February 2, 2025 (24 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: 60011048
2025 - Technology (Digital Development) Graduate Programme
Welcome to Hastings Direct – From our Group HR Director Pam Angel
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.
Programme Overview:
This two-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 digital development lifecycle; supporting and delivering high quality software changes across Hastings systems and platforms. You will focus on developing your coding and collaboration skills, applying the knowledge and skills you have learnt during your degree.
During your programme you’ll have the opportunity to:
* Work with the wider business to develop robust and sleek user experience using a modern technology stack.
* Develop micro-services, APIs and digital solutions using Java and Spring-boot.
* Understand and apply development standards throughout your own work and leverage tooling as needed to achieve a well-engineered result.
* Support the implementation of front ends for our digital and mobile customer journeys.
* Conduct testing and debugging of code, correct errors, and re-test to achieve error-free results.
Requirements:
* A degree of at least a 2:1, pending in 2025 or achieved in the last 2 years, preferably in Computer Science.
* 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 between the specified dates.
31st Mar – 4th Apr 2025: Feedback and Job Offers will be made to assessment centre attendees.
15th Sep 2025: Your graduate journey as a colleague at Hastings Direct will begin.
Reward:
* Flexible Working: We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach. 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
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.
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
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