Software Engineer
Job Description & Overview
At Zego, we're on a mission to do the good thing, not the insurance thing.
Insurance hasn't changed much in over a century. The way we live, work and travel has. We're building the real-time, AI-driven infrastructure that powers innovative insurance, so good drivers get cover that works the way they actually drive.
We're not just updating insurance; We're leading the AI evolution in insurance 🤖
For us, AI isn't a line on a roadmap or a buzzword on a slide. It's our operating reality, and it's how we build products that back drivers instead of the old insurance playbook.
We don't do things slowly, and we don't do bureaucracy. We back high-performance builders who want ownership, early responsibility and the chance to do the most career-defining work of their lives. You'll get the space to try things, the tools to move fast, and the room to see your ideas reach millions of drivers.
Do not take our word for it. Read what Zegons say about us on Glassdoor.
If you're ready to build the future of insurance, we're hiring.
Purpose of the role
In 18 months, you own backend services that customers use every day, and you are ready for the next level rather than waiting for it. This is a hands-on backend role in one of our product teams for someone early in their career who is already shipping code professionally and wants to get senior fast. It is not a role for someone who wants to sit at this level for years.
What you will be doing
Building, testing and shipping backend services that power products our customers use every day
Writing clear, well-tested code that you and your teammates will be happy to maintain
Reviewing other engineers' code and learning from theirs
Pairing with senior engineers on the harder problems and levelling up along the way
Taking ownership of what you do not yet know, asking good questions and seeking feedback
Using AI tools as part of your daily workflow (and helping the team get better at using them!)
What you will need to be successful
Professional coding experience - You have been actively developing software in a professional setting. We do not mind which language: our stack is mostly Python and you will pick it up quickly
Solid fundamentals - Data structures, basic algorithms, object-oriented programming, testing and version control
Growth mindset - You treat gaps in your knowledge as opportunities, not weaknesses and go and