US-Remote Remote (Country) Full-time USD 92,154 – 174,681 / year

Mercury Insurance is hiring a Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality code for complex scenarios with thorough test coverage.
  • Translate product requirements into robust designs for modular, configurable, reusable, fast, effective, user-friendly, secure, compliant, scalable, and maintainable distributed application systems.
  • Lead design and code reviews across multiple applications to ensure best practices, adherence to company standards, and high quality.
  • Lead the sprint team to deliver new or improved features, resolving impediments to ensure 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, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years of software programming experience.
  • 2+ years of experience with technologies used at the company.
  • More than one year of experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
  • 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 (e.g., Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, Amazon SQS, MS MQ, Apache Camel).
  • 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.

Nice to Have

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science.
  • 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 Cassandra, 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.
  • Experience in cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

Benefits

  • 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

Compensation

Competitive compensation

Work Arrangement

Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions

Other

  • An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process.
  • State specific pay scales vary by location.
Required Skills
NoSQLJavaPythonAmazon DynamoDBMongoDBGenerative AIMachine LearningGoogle Cloud PlatformAzure
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Job Details
Location US-Remote
Work mode Remote (Country)
Employment Full-time
Salary USD 92,154 – 174,681 / year
Category other
Posted 6 days ago
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Mercury Insurance has been providing comprehensive coverage options for auto, home, condo, renters, and business insurance as well as mechanical protection since 1961. The company is guided by its purpose to help people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events, and it takes pride in providing smooth and efficient claims resolutions. Headquartered in Brea, California, Mercury operates 15 additional offices across the 11 states in which it operates. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) works with local and federal law enforcement to take down hundreds of fraud rings and scammers each year, saving customers from paying additional premiums due to phony claim payouts. Mercury has also established a stress-free vehicle repair process by designating Mercury authorized auto shops where any repairs are guaranteed for as long as you own the vehicle.

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