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# Java Developer

- **Company:** Hastings Insurance Services Limited
- **Location:** Bexhill, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Github, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), JSON, Object-Oriented Software Development, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Stylesheet Language, Spring-boot, Restful APIs, Guidewire, Microservices
- **Published:** June 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://hastingsdirect.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/external_careers/job/Bexhill--Hybrid/Java-Developer_60011972

## About the Role

* 2+ years practical experience working as an IT Developer in an agile team, supporting and developing enterprise level applications.

 * Experience of Java/ JVM/ Spring based languages

 * Object oriented analysis and design

 * Source Management software such as GitHub

 * SOAP, REST, JSON, XMLJSON & XML; HTML; CSS and JavaScript

 * Knowledge of a Test driven approach including exposure to either TDD or BDD would be an advantage

Desirable

 * Experience of Springboot / Microservices

 * Relational databases, SQL

## Description

We offer a dynamic and varied work environment where no two days are the same. As part of our CIO IT team, you'll work on our core systems for policy administration and claims handling. Your responsibilities will include developing new features and functionality to meet evolving business needs, as well as implementing mandatory and regulatory changes, such as Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) updates and reporting requirements for regulatory bodies.

You'll also be involved in integrating new suppliers and systems as we continue to enhance our workflows. Key aspects of the role include system and software design, coding, analysis, and regular communication with stakeholders.

Additionally, you will receive training on working with Guidewire, a leading platform in the insurance industry, to support your development and ensure you're equipped to contribute effectively.

Job Details

 * Write and Modify software to agreed standards with direction from experienced team members

 * Conducts testing and debugging of code, corrects errors, and re-test to achieve error-free results.

 * Document work in accordance with agreed internal standard including UNIT test coverage and participate in review for own work

 * Communicate effectively with the team, participate in scrum meetings, design reviews

 * Demonstrable analysis and problem solving skills, adopting a rational and logical approach


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