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Senior Scala Engineer

Insurance technology company offering innovative motor insurance solutions, focused on providing the lowest priced insurance for good drivers.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5+ years of experience
Finance

Job Description

Zego, a pioneering insurtech company that has raised over $200 million in funding, is revolutionizing motor insurance by offering innovative solutions for good drivers. As a Senior Scala Engineer, you'll join their mission to provide the lowest priced insurance for good drivers. The role involves working on sophisticated backend systems using Scala and other technologies in a distributed, cloud-based environment. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, technical excellence, and adaptability. The position offers a flexible hybrid working model based in London, with the freedom to work remotely most of the time. You'll contribute to architectural decisions, build scalable microservices, and work with modern technologies including AWS, SQL databases, and various programming languages. The company culture emphasizes personal growth, innovation, and work-life balance, with a strong focus on leveraging AI to enhance productivity and drive practical impact. Zego offers comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance, share options, and various wellbeing perks, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in the insurtech space.

Last updated 17 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Scala Engineer

  • Design, enhance, test, deploy, and own Scala microservices
  • Work on distributed, cloud-based systems
  • Collaborate with Engineers, Product Managers, and cross-functional partners
  • Contribute to architectural discussions and influence system design
  • Write clean, maintainable code and review contributions
  • Stay adaptable and apply engineering fundamentals across different technologies

Requirements For Senior Scala Engineer

Scala
Python
  • Professional experience delivering backend systems in Scala and Akka
  • Experience with at least one other backend language (Java, Python, Go, Kotlin)
  • Strong computer science fundamentals
  • Experience with cloud microservices architectures (AWS preferred) and CI/CD workflows
  • Familiarity with SQL and document databases
  • Proven track record in building and maintaining production systems at scale
  • Excellent communication skills

Benefits For Senior Scala Engineer

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Market-competitive salary
  • Private medical insurance
  • Company share options
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • Annual flexible hybrid working contribution
  • Personal development budget

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