Sr. QE

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 2023!

State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:

$83,395 to $154,017 (CA, NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)

$75,813 to $140,016 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)

$68,232 to $126,014 (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, SE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)

The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.

Position Summary

The Sr. Software Quality Assurance Engineer is an advanced level position that develops automated testing strategies, patterns, and tools that support the testing of new or modified software programs. This position is expected to be working with functional QA teams to ensure the quality of the applications. Able to navigate the automation framework, codebase/API to constantly improve automation framework and code coverage.

Essential Job Functions

• Master technical tools and implement test automation framework.
• Review and obtain a detailed understanding of the project scope, requirements, and design in order to develop the appropriate test method to test against them
• Expand existing automated test scripts
• Develop reusable test patterns, strategies and plan
• Develop test cases that test application changes and impacts based on functional requirements and design documents
• Develop and implement automated script and programs which support the automation individual test cases
• Execute test cases, log results and file bug report
• Collaborate with the project team on reviews, reports, and communicating status updates
• Mentor less experienced members of the quality assurance team and serves as a subject matter expert SME
• Demonstrate Mercury’s core values of People, Service Excellence, Trustworthiness, Process Simplicity and Product Value
• Cordially and professionally interact with customers, vendors, superiors and peers
• Regular attendance on a full-time schedule of at least 8 hours and 40 hours per week
• Various marginal functions
  
  

Education

• BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related fields or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

Experience

• 3-4 years of experience in software development, including 1-2 years of directly related experience or in the capacity of a Software QA Engineer II; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-4 years of working experience in software quality assurance automation framework
• 3-4 years of working experience with API testing
• 3-4 years of working experience with agile development environment
• Demonstrated capability to take responsibility of timely delivery to meet release cycle
• Working experience with Java, Jekins, Github, CI/CD, Confluence, IDE, Mongo DB, SQL
• Experience of maintaining testing environment is a plus
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to independently organize work processes, set priorities and make decisions on assignments
• Must have proven leadership abilities and dedication to mentoring technical staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate professionally at all levels within and outside of the organization
• Proficient in MS applications (Excel, Word, Access).
• Strong proficiency in programming langues such as Java, Python, Mongo DB or similar
• Specific systems knowledge and experience may be required based on assignment.
• Knowledge of current computer system including system layout, capabilities, database manipulation, screen information, and work processes
• Deep knowledge of Agile methodology, SDLC, and CI/CD
• Requires critical attention to detail and motivation to efficiently complete assigned projects
• Ability to thrive in cross-functional matrix environment
• Requires critical thinking skill and problem solving skills to ensure the product quality and efficiently complete assigned projects
  
  

Why 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.

Learn more about us here: https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/about/careers

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, paid Company holidays, and 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.