Software Engineer I

Mercury Insurance is committed to helping people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events. As a Software Engineer I, you will design, develop, and maintain software applications under the guidance of senior engineers, ensuring high-quality and compliant code. Responsibilities Develop a strong understanding of relevant product areas, codebases, and systems Write high-quality code for simple scenarios with good test coverage 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 Skills Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or other related fields Or equivalent combination of education and experience Up to 2 years experience in programming in one or more industry-standard languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C++, JavaScript) 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 6 or more months of experience in Java 6 or more months of experience in Javascript Exposure to Microservices Exposure to CI/CD pipeline Exposure to Cassandra Exposure to GitHub Experience in developing RESTful services Exposure to Cassandra DB and SQL Good understanding of Java Design Patterns Exposure to message queues Exposure to Mockito Unit Tests 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 Company Overview Mercury Insurance has offered quality insurance for personal auto insurance to homeowners insurance to mechanical breakdown protection. It was founded in 1962, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Mercury Insurance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 22 in 2025, 23 in 2024, 14 in 2023, 15 in 2022, 8 in 2021, 13 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.