Staff Backend Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a Staff Backend Engineer at Zego, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the technical direction of our backend systems, driving architectural decisions, and mentoring engineers across teams.

In Short

• Lead technical strategy and architecture across multiple squads.
• Solve complex technical challenges and build critical system components.
• Set engineering standards for design, implementation, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align technical plans with business goals.
• Mentor and coach engineers, providing guidance and support.
• Contribute to company-wide technical standards and improve engineering processes.

Requirements

• Experience with scalable distributed systems, preferably in Python.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to drive technical direction.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with product and business leaders.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about new technologies, including machine learning.
• Hands-on experience with software development and problem-solving.

Benefits

• Market-competitive salary.
• Private medical insurance.
• Company share options.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Wellbeing benefits and flexible hybrid working contributions.