Software Engineer II | Mentor, Build Scalable Systems (Remote)

Mercury Insurance; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible remote work across the United

401(k) retirement with match

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Mercury Insurance seeks a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems. You’ll work on advanced projects, translate product requirements into robust designs, and mentor less-experienced engineers.

State-specific pay scales apply, with a base salary structure typical for California. The role emphasizes high-quality code, code reviews, and collaboration across teams to deliver scalable, secure software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree (preferred).
• Experience mentoring engineers and working on medium-to-large software systems.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality code for medium-complexity scenarios with good test coverage.
• Translate product requirements into robust designs for modular, reusable, scalable applications.
• Assist with application system support needs.
• Participate in design and code reviews to ensure best practices and Mercury standards.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

C++

JavaScript

Data Structures

Algorithms

REST/gRPC

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

MS SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

Mercury Insurance seeks a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems. You’ll work on advanced projects, translate product requirements into robust designs, and mentor less-experienced engineers.

State-specific pay scales apply, with a base salary structure typical for California. The role emphasizes high-quality code, code reviews, and collaboration across teams to deliver scalable, secure software.