Software Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE Zego is redefining the future of insurance with a data‑driven platform that empowers businesses to manage risk in real time. As a Software Engineer on our core product team, you will build scalable, high‑performance services that power our dynamic underwriting engine and customer portal. You will collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and design leads to translate complex business requirements into clean, maintainable code that meets rigorous uptime and latency targets. Your work will directly influence how thousands of partners protect their fleets, assets, and operations, driving growth and customer satisfaction across the globe. WHAT YOU'LL DO You will design, implement, and maintain microservices in a cloud‑native environment, ensuring they meet stringent reliability and security standards. You will write comprehensive unit and integration tests, participate in code reviews, and contribute to continuous integration and deployment pipelines. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to define feature specifications, estimate effort, and deliver on time. You will monitor production systems, troubleshoot incidents, and iterate on performance improvements. You will mentor junior engineers, share best practices, and foster a culture of technical excellence. WHAT YOU'LL NEED You have 3+ years of professional software development experience in a modern language such as Go, Java, or Python, with a strong foundation in data structures and algorithms. You are comfortable working with relational and NoSQL databases, designing efficient schemas, and writing complex queries. You possess hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), container orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD tooling. You can write clean, well‑documented code and have a proven track record of delivering features in an agile environment. You are a proactive problem solver, adept at debugging distributed systems and optimizing for performance and cost. You communicate clearly in English, both written and spoken, and thrive in a collaborative, fast‑moving setting. WHY REMOTE Zego embraces a fully distributed, asynchronous culture that empowers employees to work from anywhere while staying connected through regular virtual stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and knowledge‑sharing sessions. Our flexible schedule allows you to align work hours with your personal rhythms, ensuring a healthy work‑life balance. Remote teams at Zego enjoy the same level of collaboration and visibility as on‑site colleagues, with robust tooling and a strong emphasis on outcomes over presence. BENEFITS Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents. Generous paid time off and a flexible holiday policy that respects your personal commitments. A monthly remote work stipend to support your home office setup. A dedicated learning budget for courses, conferences, and certifications. Equity participation, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive retirement plan.