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Position Summary:As a Software Engineer in Test I, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining software testing frameworks and tools. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers and managers to build high-quality, innovative, and fully performing software in compliance with coding standards and technical design.
Geo-Salary InformationAn in-person interview may be required during the hiring processState specific pay scales for this role are as follows:
$76,829 to $ $142,213 (NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)
$69,845 to $129,284 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)
$62,860 to $116,356 (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)
In CA: Typical hiring range is $98,568.90 to $ $136,901.25
The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.
ResponsibilitiesEssential Job Functions: - Design, Develop and Maintain Test Automation Frameworks, Tools and Libraries: Under supervision, develop basic understanding of small relevant product areas, implementing and maintaining simple automated test cases and simple framework features.
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: Able to debug simple automation scripts and tools under supervision.
- Performance Testing Support: Under supervision, implement simple performance test script based on existing automation framework and tools to execute performance tests and provide basic test results report.
- Define and Enforce Automation Standards and Best Practices: Under supervision, practice basic coding standards, best practices, and guidelines for writing and maintaining automated test scripts.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure the framework meets simple testing needs within the feature teams
- Create, Monitor and Analyze Test Results: Create, review test execution results, simple analysis of findings.
QualificationsEducation: Minimum:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or other related fields Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Completion of the Summer 2026 Internship at Mercury Insurance
Experience:Minimum:
- New grad or 2+ years of industry experience
Knowledge and Skills:Minimum:
- Framework Design and Development - Develop a strong understanding of relevant product areas, proficiency in designing and implementing high quality framework, that are modular, configurable, maximize reuse, are fast, effective, user friendly, secure, compliant, stable and maintainable.
- Create and Maintain Libraries - Proficiency in creating and maintain automated reusable libraries/components to enhance automated capabilities
- Coding Skills - Strong knowledge of programming languages commonly used in automation, such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
- Technologies - Experienced in containerization technologies. Experienced in cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure. Experienced in Leveraging DevSecOps to Improve Engineering Efficiency
- Test Automation Tools - Experience coding with popular test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, Appium, IDE, Metrics etc.). Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Release Process and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) - Agile software development release process, CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub) to integrate automated tests into the build process.
- API Testing - Knowledge of API testing methodologies and tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI, Curl, Insomnia) for validating RESTful and SOAP APIs.
- Performance Testing - Familiarity with performance testing concepts and tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) to assess system behavior under load.
- Debugging and Troubleshooting - Strong skills in diagnosing issues within the automation execution and scripts to ensure smooth operation.
- Best Coding Practices - Ability to conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality and adherence to standards and best practice.
- Requirements Analysis - Analyze [simple/complex] system requirements and design to determine the best approach for testing of the change/implementation.
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills - Debugging and resolving blocking issues, especially in automation scripts, frameworks and tools. Applies analytical and creative approaches to tackle complex quality challenges with innovative solutions.
- Collaboration and Communication - verbal and written communication skills on executing task-specific collaboration, conveying precise technical details, responding to immediate issues, and ensure clarity in resolving project-level technical challenges
- Product Knowledge - Acquire and apply domain-specific knowledge to ensure that testing efforts align with business objectives and real-world use cases.
- Multi-Tasking Skill with Positive Attitude - Multi-Tasking skill with willingness and positive attitude to do whatever it takes to complete tasks on time or as quickly as possible.
- Time Management - Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple testing projects, prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Adaptability and Flexibility - adapt to changing requirements, code designs and implementation changes, new technologies, methods to solve problems, shift priorities, workstyle and responsibilities.
- Continuous Learning - Commitment to staying updated with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in test automation and quality assurance.
- Attention to Detail - Meticulous attention to detail to ensure high-quality automated tests and reliable framework performance.
About the CompanyWhy 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.
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Perks and BenefitsWe 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 RangeUSD $76,829.00 - USD $142,213.00 /Yr.
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