Remote Lead Backend Engineer

Description:

• Zego is on a mission to change traditional motor insurance by offering the lowest priced insurance for good drivers since 2016.
• The company has sold tens of millions of policies and raised over $200 million in funding.
• The Lead Backend Engineer will help shape the future of Zego’s platforms and services.
• This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working at scale, and acting as a technical leader within a cross-functional product team.
• Responsibilities include leading multiple engineers, designing and building Python microservices, driving architectural discussions, championing engineering excellence, collaborating with various teams, coordinating large technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, identifying problems, and continuously improving team processes.
• The role also involves staying curious about AI and how it can enhance work productivity.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have strong backend engineering skills with hands-on experience in building cloud-native microservices, preferably in Python.
• Deep knowledge of programming fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and system design is required.
• Experience in building systems at scale and understanding distributed architectures, performance tuning, and observability is essential.
• Candidates should demonstrate leadership through mentoring, clear communication, and a collaborative mindset.
• A tenacious and resourceful attitude is necessary to navigate ambiguity and technical challenges.
• Simplicity in system design is important, avoiding unnecessary complexity.
• Proactive engagement in identifying and addressing issues is expected.
• Comfort in engaging with non-technical stakeholders and explaining technical decisions is required.
• Candidates should understand trade-offs and apply judgment in problem-solving.
• A passion for shaping impactful products and curiosity about AI's role in enhancing work is essential.

Benefits:

• Zego offers a market-competitive salary and private medical insurance.
• Employees receive company share options and a generous holiday allowance.
• A variety of wellbeing benefits are provided.
• An annual flexible hybrid working contribution is available to support travel to the office or personal development.
• Zego values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring no discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.