Software Engineer II

Mercury Insurance is an insurance company seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems. The role focuses on writing and reviewing code, translating product requirements into robust applications, supporting application systems, and mentoring other engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Write high-quality code for medium-complexity scenarios with good test coverage
• Review and translate product requirements into robust designs to ensure high-quality applications that are modular, configurable, maximize reuse, and are fast, effective, user-friendly, secure, compliant, scalable, and maintainable
• 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
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers on the team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within Mercury engineering

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related fields Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 to 4 years of programming experience
• 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
• Master's Degree in Computer Science
• 5 or more years of experience with Java or Python
• 2 or more years of experience with frontend technologies (Angular or React)
• 2 or more years of experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• 1 or more years of experience with CI/CD technologies using Jenkins, GitHub, Docker or Kubernetes
• Skilled in APIs using modern protocols like REST and gRPC
• Exposure to using AI SDKs
• Exposure to Guidewire
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure