[Hiring] Senior Test Engineer @Mercury Insurance Services, LLC

Role Description

As a Senior Test Engineer, you will lead testing efforts on complex software projects, designing and executing comprehensive test strategies. You will mentor junior engineers, perform advanced testing (manual and automated), and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet functional, performance, and security requirements.

• Develop Test Plans and Strategies: Lead the creation and execution of test plans and strategies, ensuring they are comprehensive and aligned with project goals.
• Design and Execute Test Cases: Create reproducible complex cross-functional test cases for various test types, ensuring all software requirements are covered.
• Perform Manual and Automated Testing: Lead both manual and automated testing efforts for multiple small features, ensuring high-quality coverage.
• Documentations for Process and Bug Report: Create complex test cases, test results, and bug reports with detailed analysis.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure clarity of complex requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement and drive continuous improvement practices in testing processes.
• Continuous Learning: Research and evaluate new testing tools and methodologies, mentoring junior engineers.
• Mentor TE Team Members on Product Knowledge: Coach junior and mid-level test engineers to improve their skills.
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: Act as the primary problem-solver for testing roadblocks.
• Test Strategy Review: Lead the review and improvement of test strategies.
• Test Case Review: Review test cases for completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor and Analyze Testing Metrics: Track, analyze, and interpret testing metrics to assess effectiveness and quality.
• Drive and Develop Test Engineering Strategies and Policies: Create and implement test strategies, policies, and standards.
• Test Automation Effectiveness and Coverage: Collaborate with the SET team to define and prioritize automation.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum: 5+ years industry experience, independently working on S/M projects, mentoring junior testing engineers.
• Preferred: 5 or more years of experience with manual and automation testing.
• Preferred: 5 or more years of experience with Java or Python.
• Familiarity with testing APIs and web/mobile applications.

Requirements

• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: Able to handle complex troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Requirements Analysis: Ability to analyze complex product requirements and define the testing approach.
• Automation Scripting: Ability to write and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, TestNG, or similar.
• API Testing: Strong experience with API testing using tools like Postman or SoapUI.
• Collaboration and Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Experienced with leading adaptation to changing requirements and technologies.
• Time Management: Ability to manage large, complex testing projects with multiple dependencies.
• Product Knowledge: Strong understanding of domain-specific knowledge and business requirements.
• Proficient with Testing Methodologies: Advanced knowledge of a wide range of testing types.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail, identifying subtle issues and potential improvements.
• Defect Tracking Management and Documentation tools: Extensive experience with defect tracking tools like JIRA and Confluence.

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.