Staff Software Engineer

Education

Experience

Skills

• Minimum:
• Proficient in programming in one or more industry-standard languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C++, JavaScript).
• Proficient in leveraging various data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. Experienced in relational databases, NoSQL, and caching solutions.
• Skilled in APIs using modern protocols like REST and gRPC.
• Experienced in message queuing, data streaming, workflow, and integration frameworks (such as Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, Amazon SQS, MS MQ, Apache Camel, etc.). Knowledgeable in microservices architecture.
• Experienced in containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Proficient in cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Experienced in leveraging DevSecOps to improve engineering efficiency.
• Proficient in designing and implementing high-quality distributed application systems that are modular, configurable, maximize reuse, and are fast, effective, user-friendly, secure, compliant, scalable, and maintainable.
• Experienced in leveraging analytics data and experimentation to design and improve systems for speed, scalability, and effectiveness.
• Excellent problem-solving skills leading to innovative solutions.
• Strong communication skills. Strong ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple functional areas to address impediments and deliver desired results.
• Demonstrated leadership skills through mentoring and providing technical guidance to multiple teams within a functional area.
• Experienced in championing operational excellence and best practices with a focus on quality, performance, scalability, maintainability, and observability.
• Experienced in driving technical strategy and vision for multiple teams.

Why choose a career at Mercury?

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.