Lead Front End Engineer

Zego, a innovative insurtech company founded in 2016, is revolutionizing the motor insurance industry by offering data-driven, fairly-priced coverage for drivers. Having raised over $200 million in funding and sold tens of millions of policies, they're seeking a Lead Frontend Engineer to spearhead their digital transformation.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the development of next-generation digital experiences at Zego. As a Lead Frontend Engineer, you'll be instrumental in transitioning from a legacy monolith to a micro-frontends ecosystem powered by React, Next.js, and a BFF pattern. You'll work within a high-impact B2C product team, taking ownership of building and scaling intuitive, performant, and inclusive user interfaces.

The position combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in modern frontend technologies and a proven track record of leading engineering teams. You'll be responsible for architecting user journeys, mentoring team members, and driving frontend strategy while maintaining a focus on quality, usability, and reliability.

Zego offers a flexible hybrid working model, with their main office in London, allowing team members to balance collaborative face-time with focused home-working. The company provides comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance, company share options, and various wellbeing perks. They maintain a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, and are actively embracing AI technologies to enhance their development processes.

This role is perfect for a senior frontend engineer ready to step into a technical leadership position at a rapidly growing insurtech company that's making a real impact in the insurance industry.