Senior Software Engineer

Zego; Portugal; Presencial; EUR 40 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Market-competitive salary

Company share options

Generous holiday allowance

Wellbeing benefits

Hybrid working contribution

Resumo da oferta

Zego is seeking a skilled Software Engineer with strong backend development skills and hands-on experience in Python microservices. The role emphasizes Engineering Excellence, allowing you to work on complex problems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will develop reliable and resilient software, write maintainable code, and contribute to architectural decisions. This position includes competitive benefits and opportunities for personal development in a flexible hybrid work environment.

Qualificações

• Strong Computer Engineering skills with experience in backend systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and debugging techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Solve complex problems with software that is reliable and well‑tested.
• Develop and own Python microservices that deliver business value.
• Collaborate closely with Engineers and Product Managers.

Conhecimentos

Backend development

Object-oriented programming

Cloud microservices

Python

Version control (e.g., Git)

CI/CD pipelines

SQL and document databases

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer who brings strong hands‑on experience in backend development, with solid foundations in object‑oriented programming and cloud microservices architectures. You’ll be someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, writing clean and maintainable code, and working on systems at scale. This role focuses on Engineering Excellence over framework‑specific knowledge and is ideal for engineers who thrive in building and scaling reliable systems and contributing to architectural decisions.

What you will be doing

• Solve complex problems with software that is reliable, well‑tested, resilient, and observable.
• Develop, test, deploy and own Python microservices that deliver business and user value.
• Work closely with Engineers, Product Managers and other cross‑functional partners as part of a vibrant product team.
• Write clear, concise, and well‑documented code that adheres to industry best practices.
• Contribute to code reviews, offering feedback to ensure code quality across the team.
• Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and development practices.
• Take the initiative to continuously improve how we work together and influence the direction of your team’s strategy.

About you

• Strong Computer Engineering skills with a proven track record of building and maintaining backend systems and cloud microservices. Our stack is based on Python microservices but we are open to strong candidates with relevant experience in other computer languages.
• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and object‑oriented programming.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and a solid approach to debugging and refactoring.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with evolving requirements, displaying strong business and product ownership and initiative.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in software optimisation and performance tuning.
• An understanding of SQL and document databases.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Active curiosity about how AI can enhance your work – keen to experiment, learn quickly, and apply tools that improve productivity, streamline tasks, or unlock new ways of thinking.

Benefits

We reward our people well. Join us and you’ll get a market‑competitive salary, company share options, generous holiday allowance, and a whole lot of wellbeing benefits. We also offer an annual flexible hybrid working contribution, which you can use to support travel to the office or towards your own personal development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We’re an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.