Software Engineer I

Mercury Insurance; United States; Remote; USD 61,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Software Engineer I to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain software applications under the guidance of senior engineers. The ideal candidate will hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and have experience in various programming languages, including Java and Python. Join us for a rewarding career with competitive compensation and exceptional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States

Paid time off

Incentive bonus programs

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Education assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Up to 2 years experience in programming.
• Familiarity with Microservices, CI/CD pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of product areas and systems.
• Write high-quality code with good test coverage.
• Participate in design and code reviews.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

C++

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Master’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitHub

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Position Summary

As a Software Engineer I, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications and systems. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers and managers to build high-quality, innovative, and performant software that complies with coding standards and technical design.

Position Summary

As a Software Engineer I, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications and systems. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers and managers to build high-quality, innovative, and performant software that complies with coding standards and technical design.

Geo-Salary Information

State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:

$74,955 to $138,744 (CA, NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)

$68,141 to $126,131 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)

$61,327 to $113,518 (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)

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

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop a strong understanding of relevant product areas, codebases, and systems.
• Write high-quality code for simple scenarios with good test coverage.
• Assist with any application system support needs.
• Participate in design and code reviews of applications to ensure best practices, adherence to Mercury standards, and high quality.
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or other related fields Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred: Master’s Degree in Computer Science

Experience

Minimum:

• Up to 2 years experience in programming in one or more industry-standard languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C++, JavaScript)
• Preferred:
• 6 or more months of experience in Java
• 6 or more months of experience in Javascript
• Exposure to Microservices
• Exposure to CI/CD pipeline
• Exposure to Cassandra
  

Minimum

Skills & Abilities:

• Experienced in programming in one or more industry-standard languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C++, JavaScript).
• Knowledgeable in leveraging various data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. Familiar with relational databases, NoSQL, and caching solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills. Good communication abilities.
• Capable of working independently on simple tasks.
• Ability to collaborate and influence team members to address impediments and deliver desired results.
  
  

Preferred

• Exposure to GitHub
• Experience in developing RESTful services
• Exposure to Cassandra DB and SQL
• Good understanding of Java Design Patterns
• Exposure to message queues
• Exposure to Mockito Unit Tests
  
  

About The Company

Why choose a career at Mercury?

At Mercury, we have been guided by our purpose to help people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events for more than 60 years. We are one team with a common goal to help others. Everyone needs insurance and we can’t imagine a world without it.

Our team will encourage you to grow, make time to have fun, and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included, to serve customers from all walks of life.

We care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health, retirement, and professional goals.

Learn more about us here: https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/about/careers

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
  
  

Mercury Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $74,955.00 - USD $138,744.00 /Yr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Insurance

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