Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Insurance technology company offering innovative motor insurance solutions, raised over $200 million in funding since 2016.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Zego is revolutionizing motor insurance since 2016, with a mission to offer the lowest priced insurance for good drivers. As a Senior Python Engineer, you'll be integral to the Telematics Platform, working alongside Data Scientists to process high-volume data and build robust services. The role combines technical expertise in Python, cloud platforms, and containerization with collaborative problem-solving in a cross-functional environment.

The company has sold tens of millions of policies and secured over $200 million in funding, demonstrating strong market presence. You'll join a diverse, inclusive culture spread throughout the UK and Europe, where career growth and personal development are prioritized. The hybrid work model requires at least one day per week in the central London office, providing a balance of collaborative face-time and flexible home-working.

Your responsibilities will span from developing Python microservices to ensuring code quality through reviews and maintaining production systems. The ideal candidate brings strong Python expertise, cloud platform knowledge, and experience with container orchestration. The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, equity options, and various wellbeing perks.

This opportunity is perfect for a senior engineer passionate about transforming the insurance industry through technology, who values both technical excellence and collaborative teamwork. At Zego, you'll contribute to meaningful projects while working in an environment that celebrates achievements and supports professional growth.

Last updated a month ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer (Python)

  • Develop, test, deploy and own Python microservices
  • Build reliable, well-tested, resilient, and observable software
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions
  • Contribute to code reviews and ensure code quality
  • Work with Data Scientists building and integrating services for the Telematics Platform

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Python
Kubernetes
  • Experience writing quality Python code and performing code reviews
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines implementation and optimization
  • In-depth knowledge of AWS or other major cloud platforms
  • Skilled in Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience with monitoring tools like DataDog, Honeycomb and Sentry
  • Experience building and deploying production Python applications

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Market-competitive salary
  • Private medical insurance
  • Company share options
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • Hybrid work contribution for travel costs
  • Company-wide events (4 per year)

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