Staff Software Engineer in Test

Mercury Insurance Services, LLC

12d•Remote

About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer in Test, you will be playing a crucial role in designing, developing and maintaining complex software testing framework and tools as well as mentoring junior team members to ensure delivery. This position will be responsible for providing innovative solutions as well as implementing and prioritizing software product roadmaps.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or other related fields Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
8+ yrs industry experience, leading testing software engineering teams for small/medium projects
Product Knowledge - Acquire and apply domain-specific knowledge to ensure that testing efforts align with business objectives and real-world use cases.
Training, Leading, and Mentorship - Capability to train, lead and mentor junior team members in automation best practices and framework usage.
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
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.
Technologies - Experienced in containerization technologies. Experienced in cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure. Experienced in Leveraging DevSecOps to Improve Engineering Efficiency
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.
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.
Create and Maintain Libraries - Proficiency in creating and maintain automated reusable libraries/components to enhance automated capabilities
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, etc.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Adaptability and Flexibility - adapt to changing requirements, code designs and implementation changes, new technologies, methods to solve problems, shift priorities, workstyle and responsibilities.
API Testing - Knowledge of API testing methodologies and tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI, Curl, Insomnia) for validating RESTful and SOAP APIs.
Coding Skills - Strong knowledge of programming languages commonly used in automation, such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
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.
Time Management - Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple testing projects, prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of development experience with Java and/or Python
5 or more years of experience with broad testing experience such as API, UI, performance, etc.
3 or more years of experience creating automation frameworks
3 or more years of experience developing testing tools
1 or more years of experience integrating AI into testing

Responsibilities

Design, Develop and Maintain Test Automation Frameworks, Tools and Libraries: Develop a strong understanding of relevant product areas, designing and proficiency implementing complex framework features.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: Skilled in debugging and resolving simple blocking issues, especially with automation scripts, frameworks and tools. Applies analytical and creative approaches to tackle complex quality challenges with solutions.
Implement/Enhance Continuous Integration Continuous Deployment (CI / CD): Enhance automation framework with CI/CD pipelines to facilitate automated testing during the build and deployment processes.
Performance Testing Support: Design and implement complex performance test script based on existing automation framework and tools to execute performance tests. Provide analytical feedback for the releases in the test result report. Create new scripts to enhance performance test.
Implement and Drive Automation Test Strategy: Participate in discussions to define simple test automation strategies, research and evaluate simple new technologies and determine appropriate test coverage. Analyze simple requirements and system design to determine the approach for automation implementation.
Define and Enforce Automation Standards and Best Practices: Establish and Improve coding standards, best practices, and guidelines for writing and maintaining automated test scripts and framework. Review code 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 provide mid-complex solutions in framework to meet mid-complex testing needs in small-medium sized team.
Create, Monitor and Analyze Test Results: Create, review and analyze test execution results, providing in-depth insights and mid-complex recommendations based on findings.
Training and Mentorship: Train and mentor TE and SETs on using the automation framework to start writing complex automation tests. Training others to diagnose, resolve mid-complex issues and prepare proper documentation to ensure smooth operation.

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