Software Engineer I Test

Mercury Insurance Services, LLC • Brea, CA

22h • $62,860 - $142,213 • Remote

About The Position

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.

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 grad or 2+ years of industry experience
• 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.
• Proficiency in creating and maintain automated reusable libraries/components to enhance automated capabilities
• Strong knowledge of programming languages commonly used in automation, such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experienced in containerization technologies.
• Experienced in cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Experienced in Leveraging DevSecOps to Improve Engineering Efficiency
• 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.
• Agile software development release process, CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub) to integrate automated tests into the build process.
• Knowledge of API testing methodologies and tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI, Curl, Insomnia) for validating RESTful and SOAP APIs.
• Familiarity with performance testing concepts and tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) to assess system behavior under load.
• Strong skills in diagnosing issues within the automation execution and scripts to ensure smooth operation.
• Ability to conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality and adherence to standards and best practice.
• Analyze [simple/complex] system requirements and design to determine the best approach for testing of the change/implementation.
• 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.
• 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
• Acquire and apply domain-specific knowledge to ensure that testing efforts align with business objectives and real-world use cases.
• Multi-Tasking skill with willingness and positive attitude to do whatever it takes to complete tasks on time or as quickly as possible.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple testing projects, prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• adapt to changing requirements, code designs and implementation changes, new technologies, methods to solve problems, shift priorities, workstyle and responsibilities.
• Commitment to staying updated with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in test automation and quality assurance.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure high-quality automated tests and reliable framework performance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree