Overview

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 over 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.

Job Details

You will be responsible for leading, validating and delivering the definition and description of solutions across the product and change lifecycle. You will be working with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders to develop and communicate solutions that addresses requirements, complies with standards and conventions, regulation, security, quality / non-functional needs, understand as-is and to-be, solving problems and developing decisions where trade-offs are required. Design digital-oriented solutions across current, transition and target states and develop business, application, information and technology views. Embrace re-use, principles and patterns, use opportunities to create re-use artefacts. Adapt to technical realities that are revealed during implementation and collaboratively solve problems, leading on architecture decisions. Establish a trusted adviser relationship with the business by influencing and negotiating with stakeholders on the flexible facets of the solution.

Responsibilities

• Design digital-oriented solutions across current, transition and target states and develop business, application, information and technology views.
• Embrace reuse, principles and patterns, and create reuse artefacts where possible.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define solutions that meet requirements, standards, regulation, security, and quality/non-functional needs.
• Adapt to technical realities revealed during implementation and lead architecture decisions.
• Establish a trusted adviser relationship with the business by influencing and negotiating with stakeholders on the flexible facets of the solution.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in cloud native technology Microsoft Azure
• Essential experience in the design and consumption of APIs using a range of protocols
• Previous experience with enterprise integration patterns and microservice architectures
• Experience leveraging CI/CD, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code

What we offer

• Salary – Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance (pay reviews also completed each year)
• Flexible Working – A flexible and hybrid working approach; talk to your recruiter for details
• Competitive Bonus Scheme – All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus
• Physical Wellbeing – Private medical insurance (PMI) for Band 4 colleagues
• Financial Wellbeing – Life assurance (4x salary), income protection, pension contribution match up to 10%, discounts and other financial wellbeing support
• Mental Wellbeing – Thrive mental health app, employee assistance, in-house mental health first aiders, support groups
• Other benefits – 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, health/dental plans, Cycle to work, tech schemes, onsite facilities, social events, and more

Equality and Recruitment

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, 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.

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