Release Engineer, IT Testing and Release, Digital and Technology

Role Overview

• 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Tech Stack

• Shell Scripting

Benefits

• 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.
• Financial Wellbeing – As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes – discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support.
• Mental Wellbeing Programme
• At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that’s why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. We have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs
• 25 days annual leave +bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, access to private healthcare, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more.
• Most of our benefits and wellbeing resources are available to colleagues from their first day whilst some optional benefits, which involve committing to a 12-month payment schedule, are available as soon as you have completed your probationary period.