Lead Software Architecture

About us

At Zego, we know that traditional motor insurance holds good drivers back. It’s too complicated, too expensive, and it doesn't take into account how well you actually drive. 

That’s why, since 2016, we’ve been on a mission to change all of that. Our mission at Zego is to offer the lowest priced insurance for good drivers.

From van drivers and gig workers to everyday car drivers, our customers are our driving force — they’re at the heart of everything we do.

We’ve sold tens of millions of policies so far, and raised over $200 million in funding. And we’re only just getting started.

Introduction:

We are seeking a visionary Senior Technical Lead to oversee our Web Architecture team, focusing on delivering a unified user experience across our web properties. This role requires a mastery of web technologies and design practices aimed at crafting seamless, responsive interfaces that perform consistently across various web UI environments. The ideal candidate will bring strategic insight and technical expertise to elevate our web platforms, utilising data-driven approaches to optimise user engagement and business results.

Key Responsibilities:

Architecture

• Design and develop intuitive web interfaces that provide a seamless user experience, ensuring responsiveness and accessibility across various devices and platforms.
• Utilise modern JavaScript libraries to develop scalable, maintainable web components that align with our unified experience strategy.
• Utilise data analytics tools to track user behaviour and site performance, translating insights into actionable improvements for website functionality and user experience.
• Implement and analyse A/B testing to evaluate the effectiveness of different web design elements and features, ensuring data-driven decisions that optimise user engagement and conversion rates.
• Coordinate controlled experiments to evaluate new features, assessing their impact and effectiveness in real-world web environments.
• Work closely with UX/UI designers to ensure that user-centred design principles are integrated into web development processes, enhancing the overall user experience and functionality of our digital products.
• Promote high standards of code quality and software architecture, implementing best practices for testing and continuous integration.

Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of developers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Foster a collaborative environment where team members feel empowered to share ideas and contribute to innovative solutions. 
• Implement performance management processes that encourage accountability and recognise individual and team achievements.
• Strategically manage staffing levels and skill sets within the team to ensure optimal performance, alignment with project demands, and the successful execution of initiatives.
• Optimise the allocation of technological resources, ensuring that the team is equipped with the right tools and support to achieve project goals efficiently and effectively.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Significant experience in software development, with a focus on web technologies and creating unified web user experiences.
• Expertise in using modern, data driven patterns to deliver complex web applications.
• Strong background in web analytics, proficient in tools and methodologies for measuring user engagement and performance.
• Experienced in A/B testing and experimental design to refine functionalities and improve user interactions.
• Comprehensive understanding of API integration and web application deployment, emphasising scalability and security.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of guiding and inspiring a team towards achieving technological and business goals.
• Demonstrable understanding of e2e testing of complex user flows.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with server-less architectures and cloud technologies.
• Proficient in continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) practices and tools, including Git for version control.
• Knowledge of accessibility and security protocols necessary for robust web development.
• Experience in environments with stringent regulatory requirements advantageous

What’s it like to work at Zego?

Joining Zego is a career-defining move. People go further here, reaching their full potential to achieve extraordinary things. We’re spread throughout the UK and Europe, and united by our drive to get things done. We’re proud of our company and our culture – a friendly and inclusive space where we can lift each other up and celebrate our wins every day. You'll be expected to come to our London office one per week and the rest of the time you'll be able to work from home.

Together, we’re setting the bar higher, delivering exceptional work that makes a difference. Our people are the most important part of our story, and everyone here plays a role. There’s loads of room to learn and grow, and you’ll get the freedom to steer your career wherever you want.

How we work

We believe that teams work better when they have time to collaborate and space to get things done. We call it Zego Hybrid.

Our hybrid way of working is unique. We ask you to spend at least one day a week in our London office. You have the flexibility to choose the day that works best for you and your team. We cover the costs for all company-wide events (3 per year), and also provide a separate hybrid contribution to help pay towards other travel costs.

We think it’s a good mix of collaborative face time and flexible home-working, setting us up to achieve the right balance between work and life.

Benefits

We reward our people well. Join us and you’ll get a market-competitive salary, private medical insurance, company share options, generous holiday allowance, and a whole lot of wellbeing benefits. And that’s just for starters.

We are an equal opportunity employer and 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.