Java Backend Engineer

Location: USA Remote Status: Fully Remote (#LI-Remote) 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. Fast Company named LivePerson the #1 Most Innovative AI Company in the world. Position Overview 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. You Will: Key Responsibilities & Impact 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 You Have: Required Skills & Qualifications 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 springboot 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 Experience with NodeJS & Python is a plus but not necessary Experience with GCP and AWS is a plus. 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. Our Benefits & Perks We are committed to supporting the complete well-being, health, financial security, family, and professional growth of our permanent employees. 🏥 Health & Wellbeing Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive plans to support your health needs. Wellness Resources: Access to wellbeing resources and programs including our EAP plan. Health & Mental Support: Access a confidential and free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing professional counseling. 💰 Financial Security & Growth 401(k) Retirement Plan: To help you plan for your financial future by offering both the plan and a 4% employer match (100% match on the first 3% contribution and 50% match on the next 2% contribution) HSA & FSA Plans: To help you plan for health related expenses on a pre-tax basis Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP): Participate and receive a discount on company shares, allowing you to directly share in LivePerson's success and growth. Additional Insurances: 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. Development: Access to internal professional development resources. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Time Away & Family Support Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): Discretionary PTO package for flexible days off with manager approval. Paid Public Holidays. Generous Parental Leave Policy: Including maternity/paternity support and fertility services. 💻 Workplace Flexib…