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Relase Engineer [IT Testing and Release, Digital and Technology]

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hastingsdirect logoHastingsdirect · Bexhill
Full-timeHybridToday
Shell ScriptingStakeholder ManagementUnit Testing
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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 insuranceDental insuranceFlexible schedulePerformance bonus

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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 Deploying multiple code packages into development, test and live environments. Planning and managing deployments into the live environment, including the rollback process. Design, implementation and maintenance of the deployment tools and processes to improve the operational efficiency and accuracy of our software releases. Identification of improvements to the deployment processes and automating tasks where appropriate. Initial setup of new environments consisting of multiple components. Providing support to the testing teams by investigating environment-specific issues. Skills we would love you to have Shell scripting / programming Strong problem-solving skills and techniques Ability to prioritise workload effectively and adapt to changing plans Quick learner of new tools, technologies, and techniques Excellent stakeholder management skills Ability to work under tight deadlines and timescales Technical Skills Automation and application design Software testing methodologies and tools Object-oriented design principles Peer code reviews and unit testing Systems analysis Collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers Understanding of infrastructure components Unfortunately, we are unable to progress with candidates that require sponsorship at this time.


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Relase Engineer [IT Testing and Release, Digital and Technology] at Hastingsdirect