Software Engineer I Test

About The Company

Join an amazing team that is consistently recognized for our achievements and culture, including our most recent Forbes award of being one of America's Best Midsize Employers for 2026! 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks, tools, and libraries under supervision.
• Develop a basic understanding of small relevant product areas, implementing and maintaining simple automated test cases and framework features.
• Debug simple automation scripts and tools under supervision.
• Implement simple performance test scripts based on existing automation frameworks and tools to execute performance tests and provide basic test results reports.
• Practice basic coding standards, best practices, and guidelines for writing and maintaining automated test scripts.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure the framework meets simple testing needs within feature teams.
• Create, monitor, and analyze test execution results, including simple analysis of findings.
• Develop a strong understanding of relevant product areas and proficiency in designing high-quality, modular, configurable, and reusable frameworks that are fast, effective, secure, compliant, stable, and maintainable.
• Create and maintain automated reusable libraries/components to enhance automated capabilities.
• Integrate automated tests into the build process using Agile software development, CI/CD practices, and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub).
• Conduct API testing using tools like Postman, SoapUI, Curl, or Insomnia for validating RESTful and SOAP APIs.
• Apply performance testing concepts and tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) to assess system behavior under load.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues within automation execution and scripts to ensure smooth operation.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Analyze system requirements and design to determine the best approach for testing changes or implementations.
• Debug and resolve blocking issues in automation scripts, frameworks, and tools using analytical and creative problem-solving approaches.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members, conveying precise technical details and resolving project-level challenges.
• Acquire and apply domain-specific knowledge to align testing efforts with business objectives and real-world use cases.
• Manage multiple testing projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with excellent organizational skills.
• Adapt to changing requirements, code designs, implementation changes, new technologies, and shifting priorities.
• Commit to continuous learning to stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in test automation and quality assurance.
• Apply meticulous attention to detail to ensure high-quality automated tests and reliable framework performance.

Requirements

• 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.
• New graduate or 2+ years of industry experience.

Skills

• Framework Design and Development: Proficiency in designing and implementing high-quality, modular, configurable, and reusable frameworks.
• Coding Skills: Strong knowledge of programming languages commonly used in automation, such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Technologies: Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure. Experience 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).
• Release Process and CI/CD: Knowledge of Agile software development release processes and CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub).
• 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).
• Debugging and Troubleshooting: Strong skills in diagnosing issues within automation execution and scripts.
• Best Coding Practices: Ability to conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Requirements Analysis: Ability to analyze system requirements and design to determine the best approach for testing changes or implementations.
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Ability to debug and resolve blocking issues in automation scripts, frameworks, and tools using analytical and creative approaches.
• Collaboration and Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for executing task-specific collaboration and conveying precise technical details.
• Product Knowledge: Ability to acquire and apply domain-specific knowledge to align testing efforts with business objectives.
• Multi-Tasking and Time Management: Ability to manage multiple testing projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with excellent organizational skills.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to changing requirements, code designs, new technologies, and shifting priorities.
• 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.

Pay

State-specific pay scales for this role are as follows:

• NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA: $76,829 to $142,213
• NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME: $69,845 to $129,284
• UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV: $62,860 to $116,356
• CA: Typical hiring range is $98,568.90 to $136,901.25

The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on relevant experience, skills, and location.

Benefits

• 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