Digital Developer; Front End

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 4

Cs 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 #lifeat

HD 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.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Mid-Level JavaScript / Developer to join our growing development team. In this role you will be responsible for building and maintaining modern scalable front‑end applications using JavaScript and .

You’ll collaborate closely with UX / UI designers, backend developers and product managers to deliver seamless user experiences.

• Software Development & Standards

  Develop and modify software to agreed standards with minimal supervision, applying development best practices and leveraging tooling to ensure high‑quality, maintainable code.

• Testing & Documentation

  Conduct thorough testing and debugging, document work including GUNIT test coverage and participate in code reviews to ensure error‑free and well‑engineered solutions.

• Team Collaboration & Agile Delivery

  Communicate effectively within the scrum team, attend daily stand‑ups and internal meetings and consistently deliver on user story commitments.

• Mentorship & Continuous Improvement

  Support junior team members, contribute to the Development Community of Practice and stay current with evolving technologies and practices.

• Customer & Regulatory Focus

  Complete mandatory training, uphold fair customer outcomes and challenge processes that don’t align with customer‑first principles.

• Hands on experience in agile teams developing enterprise‑level applications.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and React
  
  JS including core concepts like JSX, Virtual DOM and component lifecycle. Experience with React workflows (e.g. Redux, Flux) and tools like Create React App is desirable.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, Java/JVM languages and relational databases (SQL). Exposure to SOAP, JSON, XML and object‑oriented design is beneficial.
• Experience with Git Hub for source control and a test‑driven approach (TDD or BDD) is a strong advantage.

Exposure to Guidewire Insurance Suite or other digital insurance products is a plus.

Join us and you’ll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4

Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues you’ll be helping to drive our growth so in return we’ll give you all the support, training and development you need. Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.

Salary:
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…