Senior Guidewire Engineer, PolicyCenter

Mercury Insurance

. Write high-quality code for complex scenarios with good test coverage .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $94,458 - $179,048 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software programming, particularly in Java, Python, Go, C++, or JavaScript, with a strong focus on designing and implementing scalable distributed application systems. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, mentor peers, and drive technical strategy while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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Software Programming ExperienceMicroservices ArchitectureDevSecOps ProficiencyLeadership and MentoringREST and gRPC APIs

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Hard Skills

JavaPythonGoC++JavaScriptData StructuresAlgorithmsDesign PatternsDistributed Application SystemsMessage Queuing

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsExcellent Communication AbilitiesCollaborationInfluencing StakeholdersMentoring

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesCI/CD ToolsJenkinsGUnitAWSGoogle CloudAzureKafkaS3

Industry Keywords

Guidewire PolicyCenterPersonal Lines ProductsCloud PlatformsIntegration FrameworksData Streaming

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGRPCGuidewireJ2EEJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLPythonC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write high-quality code for complex scenarios with good test coverage
Review and 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 of multiple applications
Lead the sprint team to deliver new or improved features
Address 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
Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within Mercury engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related fields OR equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years software programming experience
2+ years experience in technologies used at Mercury
More than 1 year experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
Proficiency in one or more industry-standard programming languages, such as Java, Python, Go, C++, or JavaScript
Experience with data structures, algorithms, design patterns, relational databases, NoSQL, and caching solutions
Experience with REST and gRPC APIs
Proficiency in message queuing, data streaming, workflow, and integration frameworks
Knowledge of microservices architecture
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Proficiency in DevSecOps
Experience designing and implementing distributed application systems
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication abilities
Ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership through mentoring and technical guidance
Experience driving technical strategy and vision for a team
Preferred: 6 or more years of experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter configurations and integrations
Preferred: 4 or more years of experience with Java/J2EE
Preferred: 2 or more years of experience with Kafka, AWS, S3, Drools, Blaze, etc.
Preferred: 2 or more years of experience with personal lines products
Preferred: 1 or more years of experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GUnit
Preferred: Experience in cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Computer Science

Benefits

Comp & perks

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