Remote ackend Engineer - Java

Description:

• LivePerson is seeking a Backend Engineer (Java/Node.js) to join the Conversation Exchange Services team.
• The role involves owning the design and implementation of significant portions of product development.
• The successful candidate will help set features, architecture, and best practices, influencing the overall strategy.
• Responsibilities include creating reliable, scalable, and high-performance services, requiring exceptional technical expertise and a solid understanding of Computer Science fundamentals.
• The engineer will work on complex system software, focusing on customer-centric solutions and operational goals.
• Collaboration with architects, product owners, engineers, user experience designers, and data scientists is essential for executing and delivering features.
• The role includes building, scaling, and maintaining critical features of the Enterprise platform used by millions of users and customer service agents.
• Understanding customer/business requirements and translating them into platform capabilities is crucial.
• The engineer will work with Customer Support and Solution teams to handle inquiries and minimize escalations.
• Participation in long-term product roadmap discussions and architecture review boards is expected.
• The role promotes agile and test-driven software development practices.
• Excellent communication skills are required for leading design discussions and presenting to senior management.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience with Java at scale is required.
• Experience with large-scale distributed microservices architecture is essential.
• Candidates should have past experience working with end-to-end product mission-driven teams.
• A solid understanding of RESTful and GraphQL APIs is necessary.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD, monitoring, observability, and production readiness is required.
• Candidates must be self-motivated and enthusiastic about the end customer experience.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams in multiple time zones is a plus.
• Willingness to participate in paid on-call duty approximately every 4 weeks is required.
• A strong sense of quality, personal responsibility, and a passion for development is essential.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in Germany.

Benefits:

• Employees receive 33 days of personal time off, including 28 vacation days and 5 care days.
• An additional pension scheme, deferred pension scheme (with LivePerson contributing 20%), ESPP, and annual bonus based on achievements are provided.
• Internet and mobile reimbursement is included.
• The company offers flexible working arrangements with no defined working hours or boundaries.
• LivePerson is a remote-first company with offices in Mannheim and Berlin.
• Employees are provided with modern equipment, such as a MacBook Pro.
• Volunteering days are available to make a difference in the community.
• Monthly connection events, such as pizza days in the office, are organized.
• LivePerson has been awarded by Great Place to Work.
• The company promotes equal opportunities and welcomes applicants with disabilities or equivalent status.