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Senior Software Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of software development experience, including at least 2+ years using Mercury-relevant technologies and 1+ year in leading and mentoring engineering teams
  • Proficiency in Java and Spring Framework (including Spring Boot) with experience building microservices and REST APIs
  • Experience with MongoDB NoSQL databases, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and familiarity with DevSecOps practices; cloud platform exposure (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure) preferred

Responsibilities

  • Write high-quality code for complex scenarios with good test coverage
  • Lead design and code reviews of multiple applications to ensure best practices and adherence to Mercury standards
  • Lead the sprint team to deliver new or improved features, addressing impediments to delivering high-quality solutions in the sprint backlog
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within Mercury engineering

About the company

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Mercury Insurance

Insurance

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 other 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 are an award-winning company, and we owe that to our amazing team! 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. Mercury was founded in 1961 by George Joseph, Mercury’s Founder and Chairman. Back in the 50s, everyone paid the same rate, regardless of their driving record. Joseph decided he could create a new system by developing an insurance company that used different factors to create fair and equitable rates for a variety of drivers. “We called our company Mercury, because I wanted us to be fast and nimble, just like the Roman God of business and merchants,” says Joseph. “He was also responsible for delivering good news to people on Earth, which is exactly what we do for Mercury customers every day.” We, Mercury Insurance (NYSE-MCY), are a leading independent broker and agency writer of automobile insurance in California and one of the fastest growing automobile insurers in the nation. We were ranked as the fourth largest private passenger automobile insurer in California, with over $4.5 billion in total assets, 4,500 team members, and 8,000 independent agents. We started by providing comprehensive coverage options for auto and expanded our offerings into home, condo, renters, and business insurance, as well as mechanical protection. We operate through a network of local, independent agents in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryInsurance
Company size5001 - 10000

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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:

$94,458 to $179,048 (CA, NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)

$85,871 to $162,771 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)

$77,283 to $146,464 (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
  • 1+ years of experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.

Preferred:

  • 5 or more years with Java programming language.
  • 5 or more years of the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot for building microservices and REST APIs.
  • Proficiency in designing, implementing, and consuming RESTful APIs.
  • Hands-on experience with MongoDB (NoSQL database) for storing and retrieving data.
  • Ability to effectively utilize AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT with in IDE like IntelliJ , VS Code, etc.

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

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 $94,458.00 - USD $179,048.00 /Yr.

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