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.
Mental Wellbeing Programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental
Health 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 Test Automation Engineer, you will:
Be part of a supportive, collaborative Technology Engineering team within CIO
Contribute to designing, implementing and maintaining effective test scenarios that ensure high‑quality, reliable outcomes
Work closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines within your Scrum team
Take an active role in sprint ceremonies, including: Daily stand‑ups (sharing progress and blockers)
Sprint planning (estimating and committing to work)
Sprint retrospectives (helping shape improvements to team practices and KPIs)
Follow good engineering practices, including: Ensuring work meets the definition of ready before starting
Ensuring tasks meet the definition of done before completion
Engage with requirements, ask questions and constructively challenge anything unclear to help the team deliver the best outcomes
Learn, grow and contribute to a supportive environment where fresh perspectives and curiosity are valued
Skills we would love you to have
This is a junior role, so if you're early in your career - whether you've recently graduated, completed a bootcamp, or are looking to move into tech - we'd love to hear from you.
You don't need to know everything yet: what matters most is your willingness to learn, grow and contribute.
Tools & Technologies (a good foundation but not all essential):
Familiarity with at least one coding language such as Java, JavaScript, Typescript, C#, or Python
An understanding of source control and collaborating in GitHub
Basic SQL skills (e.g., creating, searching or manipulating data)
It's also great if you're curious about (but not required):
User interface automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright or Cypress
APIs and tools like Postman
Continuous integration platforms like Azure DevOps or Jenkins
Unfortunately, we are unable to progress with candidates that require sponsorship at this time.
Hastingsdirect · Bexhill