Mercury Insurance

Senior Software Engineer

Mercury Insurance$94K — $179K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's preferred
  • 5+ years software programming experience; 2+ years in relevant technologies
  • Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
  • Proficient in languages like Java, Python, or C++
  • Skilled in APIs, microservices architecture, and containerization technologies
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Preferred experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

Responsibilities

  • Write high-quality, test-covered code for complex scenarios
  • Review product requirements and design robust application systems
  • Lead design and code reviews for multiple applications
  • Guide sprint teams in delivering new features
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure successful feature delivery
  • Mentor engineers, fostering innovation and excellence
  • Drive technical strategy and vision for the team

Benefits

  • Flexibility to work from anywhere in the U.S. for most positions
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Incentive bonus programs including holiday and performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Opportunities for professional and personal development
  • Health and wellbeing resources, including free therapy/coaching sessions
Full Job Description
Overview
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:

$XX to $XX (NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)

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

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

In CA: Typical hiring range is $XX to $XX

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

ResponsibilitiesEssential 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.

QualificationsEducation:

Min:Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related fields Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred:Masters 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

PreferredExtensive experience in technologies used at Mercury.

Knowledge and 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.

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

About Mercury Insurance

Mercury Insurance Group is a multiple-line insurance organization offering personal automobile, homeowners, renters and business insurance. Founded in 1961 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Mercury has assets in excess of $4 billion, employs 4,500 people and has more than 8,000 independent agents in 11 states. Mercury has been named one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Forbes magazine, and has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles for eight years running. The company has also been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes.
Learn more about Mercury Insurance
Size
4,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.6 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+4.3%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
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