Software Engineer II – Test

Mercury Insurance

Software Engineer in Test II designing and developing testing frameworks and tools for Mercury Insurance. This role includes mentoring less experienced team members and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,670 - $161,815 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing test automation frameworks, tools, and libraries, with a strong focus on performance testing and adherence to automation standards. Proficient in Java or Python, with experience in CI/CD practices and cloud platforms to enhance testing capabilities.

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Test Automation Framework DesignJava or Python ProgrammingPerformance Testing Tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner)CI/CD Practices and Tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub)Containerization Technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

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Hard Skills

Test Automation Framework DesignJava ProgrammingPython ProgrammingPerformance TestingAPI TestingDebugging and TroubleshootingTest Automation Tools (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, JUnit)Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)Creating and Maintaining LibrariesRequirements Analysis

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCollaboration and CommunicationTraining and MentorshipTime Management

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsGitHubAWSGoogle CloudAzureDockerKubernetesPostmanSoapUIInsomnia

Industry Keywords

Automation StandardsAgile Software DevelopmentQuality AssuranceTest Execution ResultsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerJavaJavaScriptJenkinsJMeterJUnitKubernetesPythonSeleniumSOAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, Develop and Maintain Test Automation Frameworks, Tools and Libraries: Develop good understanding of small relevant product areas, implementing and maintaining medium complex automated test cases and simple framework features.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: Skilled in debugging medium complex automation scripts. Independently create new tools or new features in the framework.
Performance Testing Support: Implement medium complexity performance test script based on existing automation framework and tools to execute performance tests and provide comprehensive test results report.
Define and Enforce Automation Standards and Best Practices: Enforcing coding standards, best practices, and guidelines for writing and maintaining automated test scripts. Review automation scripts written by team members to ensure adherence to standards and provide constructive feedback.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure the framework meets small - medium complex testing needs for small - medium sized teams.
Create, Monitor and Analyze Test Results: Create, review test execution results, medium complex analysis of findings.
Training and Mentorship: Train and mentor test engineer on using the automation framework to start writing simple automation tests.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or other related fields Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum: 3+ yrs industry experience, independently implementing simple automation framework/tools.
Preferred: 3 or more years of experience with Java or Python
3 or more years of experience with white box testing
Framework Design and Development - 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.
Develop Testing Tools, Utilities - Develop a strong understanding of relevant product areas, integrate innovative tools, libraries, and technologies into the automation framework to enhance testing capabilities.
Technologies - Experienced in containerization technologies.
Experienced in cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
Experienced in Leveraging DevSecOps to Improve Engineering Efficiency
Release Process and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) - Agile software development release process, CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub) to integrate automated tests into the build process.
Performance Testing - Familiarity with performance testing concepts and tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) to assess system behavior under load.
Documentation Skills - Proficiency in documenting framework architecture, components, usage instructions, presentation, and bug report.
Requirements Analysis - Analyze [simple/complex] system requirements and design to determine the best approach for testing of the change/implementation.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills – 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.
Collaboration and Communication - 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.
Training, Leading, and Mentorship - Capability to train, lead and mentor junior team members in automation best practices and framework usage.
Multi-Tasking Skill with Positive Attitude - Multi-Tasking skill with willingness and positive attitude to do whatever it takes to complete tasks on time or as quickly as possible.
Product Knowledge - Acquire and apply domain-specific knowledge to ensure that testing efforts align with business objectives and real-world use cases.
Knowledgeable of the following: Create and Maintain Libraries - Proficiency in creating and maintain automated reusable libraries/components to enhance automated capabilities.
Coding Skills - Strong knowledge of programming languages commonly used in automation, such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
Test Automation Tools - 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.
API Testing - Knowledge of API testing methodologies and tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI, Curl, Insomnia) for validating RESTful and SOAP APIs.
Debugging and Troubleshooting - Strong skills in diagnosing issues within the automation execution and scripts to ensure smooth operation.
Best Coding Practices - Ability to conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality and adherence to standards and best practice.
Time Management - Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple testing projects, prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Adaptability and Flexibility - adapt to changing requirements, code designs and implementation changes, new technologies, methods to solve problems, shift priorities, workstyle and responsibilities.
Experienced with the following: 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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