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Senior Software Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience); Master’s Degree preferred
  • 5+ years of software development experience with 2+ years leading and mentoring engineering teams
  • 4+ years of backend development experience with Java and Python and 3+ years working with AWS (e.g., Lambda, CloudWatch, S3) and databases (Cassandra, DynamoDB, MongoDB)
  • Strong knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, REST/gRPC APIs, Docker/Kubernetes, DevSecOps, and collaboration across cross-functional teams; Front-end experience with React is a plus

Requirements:

  • Write high-quality code for complex scenarios with robust test coverage and translate product requirements into scalable, modular designs
  • Lead design and code reviews across multiple applications to ensure best practices and Mercury standards
  • Lead sprint teams to deliver new or improved features, removing impediments and mentoring engineers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and provide technical guidance and strategic direction

Job description

Overview:

Join an amazing team that is consistently recognized for our achievements and culture, including our most recent Forbes award of being one of America's Best Midsize Employers for 2025!

 

Position Summary:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems. This position involves leading agile teams or projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. 

 

Geo-Salary Information:

An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process

 

State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:

$92,154 to $174,681  (CA, NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)

$83,776 to $158,801 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)

$75,399 to $142,921  (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)

The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions: 

  • Write high-quality code for complex scenarios with good test coverage.
  • Review and translate product requirements into robust designs to ensure high-quality distributed application systems that are modular, configurable, reusable, fast, effective, user-friendly, secure, compliant, scalable, and maintainable.
  • Lead design and code reviews of multiple applications to ensure best practices, adherence to Mercury standards, and high quality.
  • Lead the sprint team to deliver new or improved features, addressing any impediments to delivering high-quality solutions in the sprint backlog.
  • Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of intended functionality.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers on the team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within Mercury engineering.

 

 

Qualifications:

Education: 

Minimum:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related fields OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred: 

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science.

Experience:

Minimum:

  • 5+ years software programming experience with 2+ years experience in Technologies used at Mercury, more than one years experience leading and mentoring engineering teams

Preferred:

  • 5 or more years of backend development experience with Java and Python
  • 4 or more years of experience utilizing AWS technologies such as Lambda, CloudWatch, S3, etc.
  • 3 or more years of experience with Database technologies such as Casandra, DynamoDB, MongoDB
  • 1 or more years of experience with generative AI or Machine Learning
  • 1 or more years of experience with front end technologies like React.

 

Skills: 

  • Proficient in programming in one or more industry-standard languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C++, JavaScript).
  • Experienced in leveraging various data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. Skilled in relational databases, NoSQL, and caching solutions.
  • Experienced in APIs using modern protocols like REST and gRPC. Proficient in message queuing, data streaming, workflow, and integration frameworks (such as Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, Amazon SQS, MS MQ, Apache Camel, etc.).
  • Knowledgeable in microservices architecture.
  • Experienced in containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Proficient in leveraging DevSecOps to improve engineering efficiency.
  • Experienced in designing and implementing high-quality distributed application systems that are modular, configurable, maximize reuse, and are fast, effective, user-friendly, secure, compliant, scalable, and maintainable. Skilled in leveraging analytics data and experimentation to design and improve systems for speed, scalability, and effectiveness. Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication abilities. Strong ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders to address impediments and deliver desired results. Demonstrated leadership skills through mentoring and providing technical guidance to team members.
  • Experienced in driving technical strategy and vision for a team.
  • Preferred: Experience in cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
About the Company:

Why choose a career at Mercury?

At Mercury, we have been guided by our purpose to help people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events for more than 60 years. We are one team with a common goal to help others. Everyone needs insurance and we can’t imagine a world without it.

 

Our team will encourage you to grow, make time to have fun, and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included, to serve customers from all walks of life.

 

We care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health, retirement, and professional goals.

 

Learn more about us here: https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/about/careers

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Perks and Benefits:

We offer many great benefits, including:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
  • Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
  • Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
  • 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Engaging work environment
  • Promotional opportunities
  • Education assistance
  • Professional and personal development opportunities
  • Company recognition program
  • Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more

Mercury Insurance is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range: USD $92,153.73 - USD $174,681.00 /Yr.

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