Senior Backend Engineer - AI-First Microservices

Zego; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Annual bonus

Share options

Private medical insurance

Pension

Commuter benefits

Cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Zego is building AI-assisted, real-time insurance infrastructure from London. You will design and maintain Python microservices, scale backend systems and own critical components from development to deployment.

The role suits engineers who thrive in an AI-first culture and want to impact how products are delivered across the business. You will work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with Product, Finance and Engineering to ship measurable value.

Qualifications

• Proven track record building backend systems and cloud microservices.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures and algorithms.
• Delivery discipline with testing, debugging and CI/CD.
• Working knowledge of SQL and document databases.
• Independent ownership and adaptability to evolving requirements.
• Daily use of AI tools and curiosity to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex problems with reliable, well-tested software.
• Develop, test, deploy and own Python microservices delivering business value.
• Shape architecture for scalable systems.
• Lift code quality through reviews and documentation.
• Ship outcomes with engineers and Product Managers.
• Influence team direction and improve workflows.

Skills

Python

Microservices

CI/CD

SQL

Data structures

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Snowflake

Job description

Zego is building AI-assisted, real-time insurance infrastructure from London. You will design and maintain Python microservices, scale backend systems and own critical components from development to deployment.

The role suits engineers who thrive in an AI-first culture and want to impact how products are delivered across the business. You will work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with Product, Finance and Engineering to ship measurable value.