Senior Software Engineer

Mercury Insurance

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

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $94,458 - $179,048 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in software programming with a focus on high-quality code, design patterns, and distributed application systems. Demonstrates strong leadership and mentoring capabilities while fostering collaboration and innovation within engineering teams.

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Bachelor’s Degree In Computer Science5+ Years Software Programming ExperienceProficiency In Java, Python, Go, C++, Or JavaScriptExperience With Docker And KubernetesExperience Designing And Implementing Distributed Application Systems

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Hard Skills

Software ProgrammingData StructuresAlgorithmsDesign PatternsREST And gRPC APIsMessage QueuingData StreamingDevSecOpsMicroservices ArchitectureAnalytics Data Leveraging

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsExcellent CommunicationCollaboration AbilitiesMentoring SkillsTechnical Guidance

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesAWSGoogle CloudAzure

Industry Keywords

Insurance DomainRPAAIPrompt TuningModel Evaluations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGRPCJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLPythonRPAC++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 distributed application systems
Lead design and code reviews of multiple applications
Ensure adherence to best practices, Mercury standards, and high-quality delivery
Lead the sprint team to deliver new or improved features
Address impediments to delivering high-quality sprint solutions
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 one 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, and design patterns
Experience with 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
Experience leveraging analytics data and experimentation
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance skills
Experience driving technical strategy and vision for a team
Master’s Degree in Computer Science preferred
Experience with RPA preferred
Experience with AI, including prompt tuning and model evaluations, preferred
Experience working within the insurance domain preferred
Experience with AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure preferred

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