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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer - **Company:** Mercury Insurance Services, LLC - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Salary:** $101,167.0 - $204,439.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Queueing Systems, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Google Cloud, Apache Camel, Spring-boot, Caching, Containerization, Information Technology, Integration Frameworks, Apache Kafka, Apache Nifi, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Devsecops, Docker, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/staff-software-engineer-509976963 ## About the Role Minimum: * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related fields Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred: * Master's Degree in Computer Science. Experience: Minimum: * 7+ years software engineering experience with proven experience in cutting-edge Technologies and/or those used at Mercury. * 3+ years hands-on experience leading multi-team engineering initiatives for building features in a distributed application systems environment. Preferred: * 7 or more years of experience with Java * 5 or more years of experience with spring boot and microservices * 3 or more years of experience with system design * 2 or more years of experience with AWS or related cloud technologies * 1 or more years of experience with content management platforms Skills: Minimum: * Proficient in programming in one or more industry-standard languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C++, JavaScript). * Proficient in leveraging various data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. Experienced in relational databases, NoSQL, and caching solutions. * Skilled in APIs using modern protocols like REST and gRPC. * Experienced in message queuing, data streaming, workflow, and integration frameworks (such as Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, Amazon SQS, MS MQ, Apache Camel, etc.). Knowledgeable in microservices architecture. * Experienced in containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Proficient in cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure. * Experienced in leveraging DevSecOps to improve engineering efficiency. * Proficient in designing and implementing high-quality distributed application systems that are modular, configurable, maximize reuse, and are fast, effective, user-friendly, secure, compliant, scalable, and maintainable. * Experienced in leveraging analytics data and experimentation to design and improve systems for speed, scalability, and effectiveness. * Excellent problem-solving skills leading to innovative solutions. * Strong communication skills. Strong ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple functional areas to address impediments and deliver desired results. * Demonstrated leadership skills through mentoring and providing technical guidance to multiple teams within a functional area. * Experienced in championing operational excellence and best practices with a focus on quality, performance, scalability, maintainability, and observability. * Experienced in driving technical strategy and vision for multiple teams. ## Description As a Staff Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and direction for multiple agile teams or projects to implement prioritized software product roadmaps. This role includes designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems, along with mentoring junior engineers., The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location. Responsibilities Essential Job Functions: * Write high-quality code for complex scenarios with good test coverage. * Review and translate product requirements into robust designs to ensure high-quality distributed application systems that are modular, configurable, maximize reuse, and are fast, effective, user-friendly, secure, compliant, scalable, and maintainable. * Lead design and code reviews of multiple applications to ensure best practices, adherence to Mercury standards, and high quality. * Lead multiple sprint teams within the same product area to deliver new or improved features, addressing any impediments in delivering high-quality solutions for items in the product backlog. * Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders as necessary to ensure overall successful delivery of the intended functionality. * Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers across multiple teams within the same functional area, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within Mercury engineering. * Collaborate with product managers to estimate effort, prioritize work, plan, and deliver prioritized roadmap items. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)