RewardSalary - Attractive salary based on experience (pay reviews also completed each year)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.Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.
Physical Wellbeing - We like to help our colleagues take a proactive approach in keeping themselves well, that's why we fund our colleagues to be able to claim against everyday health care through our healthcare cash plan.
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Performance bonus
Additional Information
We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. Over the past few years, we've made significant investments in our data and tech capabilities, particularly within our CIO function. Our CIO team is at the forefront of driving innovation and ensuring our technology infrastructure supports our ambitious goals. We've nurtured our 4Cs culture, fostering collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
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. The CIO team plays a crucial role in this journey, working on cutting-edge projects that enhance our digital presence and improve customer engagement.
We provide insurance to nearly four million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.
We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you are excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you're not 100% sure, we would love to hear from you. Our CIO team is always looking for passionate individuals who are eager to make a difference and contribute to our success.
Job Details
As a Junior Release Engineer you will be supporting the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines (Azure Pipelines)
Assisting with deployments across development, test, and production environments
Collaborating with development and QA teams to deliver new features and releases
Helping to plan and execute software releases, including rollback processes
Monitoring deployments and resolving environment-related issues
Identifying opportunities to automate manual processes
Skills we would love you to have
We're looking for someone with a strong interest in DevOps and a willingness to learn:
Some experience in an IT, DevOps, or software environment (internship, placement, or junior role)
Basic understanding of cloud platforms, ideally Azure
Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g. Azure Pipelines)
Exposure to version control systems such as GitHub
Basic scripting skills (e.g. Bash, PowerShell, or similar)
Understanding of web applications and software development fundamentals
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Unfortunately we are unable to progress with candidates that require sponsorship at this time
Hastingsdirect · Bexhill