Senior Test Engineer

Mercury Insurance

. Lead creation and execution of comprehensive test plans and strategies aligned with project goals .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $83,670 - $161,815 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading comprehensive test planning and execution, with a strong focus on automation and quality assurance practices. Proficient in managing complex testing projects, mentoring teams, and utilizing metrics to enhance testing processes and software quality.

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Automation TestingJava ProgrammingPython ProgrammingAPI TestingTest Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Manual TestingAutomated TestingTest Case DesignDefect TrackingComplex TroubleshootingTesting Metrics AnalysisTest Script MaintenanceCross-Functional TestingUser Acceptance TestingProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationMentoringAttention to DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

SeleniumTestNGPostmanSoapUIJIRAConfluence

Industry Keywords

Quality AssuranceSoftware TestingTesting StrategiesComplex Test ScenariosProject Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPythonSelenium

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead creation and execution of comprehensive test plans and strategies aligned with project goals
Assess and estimate testing time, resources, and effort to support project timelines and deliverables
Apply an automation-first approach to maximize coverage and efficiency
Design and create reproducible complex cross-functional test cases covering software requirements
Own end-to-end testing for complex projects
Lead manual and automated testing efforts for multiple features
Create test cases, test results, bug reports, and related documentation with detailed analysis
Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure quality standards
Facilitate and guide user acceptance testing activities
Lead process improvements and quality assurance practices
Use data and metrics to identify inefficiencies and improve testing processes and software quality
Research, evaluate, recommend, and integrate new testing tools, techniques, and methodologies
Mentor and coach junior and mid-level test engineers
Resolve testing roadblocks and escalate issues when necessary
Review and improve test strategies and test cases
Monitor, analyze, and interpret testing metrics
Create and implement test strategies, policies, and standards
Collaborate with the SET team to prioritize automation and improve automation coverage

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or other related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years industry experience, independently working on small/medium projects and mentoring junior testing engineers
5 or more years of experience with manual and automation testing
5 or more years of experience with Java or Python
Familiarity with testing APIs and web/mobile applications
Experience handling complex troubleshooting and problem resolution across multiple systems
Ability to analyze complex product requirements and independently define the testing approach
Ability to write and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, TestNG, or similar
Strong experience with API testing, including tools like Postman or SoapUI
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and task-specific collaboration
Experience adapting to changing requirements, code designs, implementation changes, technologies, methods, priorities, workstyles, and responsibilities
Ability to manage large, complex testing projects with multiple dependencies and consistently meet deadlines
Strong understanding of domain-specific knowledge and business requirements
Advanced knowledge of testing types, complex test scenarios, and automation techniques
Exceptional attention to detail
Extensive experience with defect tracking and documentation tools such as JIRA and Confluence

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