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 Flexibility Remote-First Model: This role is fully remote ( #LI-Remote ), offering excellent work-life balance and flexibility. We also maintain dedicated WeWork space for those who wish to meet colleagues or collaborate in person. Why You’ll Love Working Here As leaders in enterprise customer conversations, we celebrate diversity, empowering our team to forge impactful conversations globally. LivePerson is a place where uniqueness is embraced, growth is constant, and everyone is empowered to create their own success. We're very proud to have earned recognition from Fast Company, Newsweek, and BuiltIn for being a top innovative, beloved, and remote-friendly workplace, and recognized by Gartner as a leader in the Conversational AI space. Belonging at LivePerson: Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) . We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by US Federal, State, or Local law. Accessibility Commitment LivePerson is dedicated to the accessibility needs of our applicants and employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should inform their recruiting contact upon initial connection. Important Candidate Notice The talent acquisition team at LivePerson has recently been notified of a phishing scam targeting candidates applying for our open roles. Scammers have been posing as hiring managers and recruiters in an effort to access candidates' personal and financial information. The phishing scam is not isol