Java Backend Engineer

LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN) is a leader in trusted enterprise conversational AI and digital transformation. The world's leading brands use our award-winning Conversational Cloud platform to connect with millions of consumers. We power nearly a billion conversational interactions every month, providing uniquely rich data analytics and safety tools to unlock the power of conversational AI for better business outcomes.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Java Backend Engineer to design and build high-performance, scalable systems. In this role, you will develop and maintain low-latency, high-availability backend services, with a strong focus on RESTful API design and system reliability. You will play a key role in troubleshooting production issues, enhancing existing codebases, and ensuring optimal application performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems and deliver high-availability and performance
• Design REST-based backend services
• Debug production issues and help maintain existing code
• Development of technical specifications and documentation
• Participate in on-call rotations
• Work with Bots & Automation team in building next-generation bot runtime platform

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 7+ years of experience building successful production software systems
• Solid understanding of Data Structures and Algorithm Design
• Strong programming skills in Java Spring Boot with good knowledge of multi-threading
• Expert-level knowledge of Databases (SQL, NoSQL) like Cassandra, MySQL
• Experience with Data Processing tools like Kafka, Airflow, Apache Spark, Hadoop
• Experience building REST APIs & debugging distributed microservice-based applications
• Experience with Git, Jenkins, and other Development tools
• Experience integrating with third-party APIs
• Experience in Kubernetes

Nice to have

• Experience with NodeJS & Python
• Experience with GCP and AWS

Pay

The salary range for this role will be between $150,000 - $170,000 USD. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors, including, but not limited to your location, skills, experience, education, and/or professional certifications.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
• Wellness Resources and programs including our EAP plan
• Confidential and free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing professional counseling

Financial Security & Growth

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 4% employer match (100% match on the first 3% contribution and 50% match on the next 2% contribution)
• HSA & FSA Plans to help plan for health-related expenses on a pre-tax basis
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a discount on company shares
• Basic and supplemental life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance coverage
• Legal plan, identity theft protection plan, and critical illness supplemental insurance
• Access to internal professional development resources

Time Away & Family Support

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) with manager approval
• Paid Public Holidays
• Generous Parental Leave Policy, including maternity/paternity support and fertility services

Workplace Flexibility

• Fully remote role offering excellent work-life balance and flexibility
• Dedicated WeWork spaces for in-person collaboration