Description:

LivePerson is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to join their Customer Identity and Access Management team, which consists of 5 engineers across 4 countries.
The role involves working in a fast-paced environment on projects that enhance how brands engage with customers through messaging.
Responsibilities include leveraging expert Java knowledge to enhance new features, maintaining platform stability, and continuously improving technical excellence.
The engineer will maintain services using RESTful API conventions and a microservices approach, evaluate and implement new technologies, and create proof of concepts.
The position requires improving existing technical specifications and documentation, troubleshooting production issues, and assisting with code maintenance.
The engineer will implement internal process improvements, automate manual tasks, and optimize data flows and infrastructure for scalability and stability.
Collaboration with engineers, engineering managers, and stakeholders is essential to ensure valuable contributions and refine product features.
On-call support is required approximately every 5-6 weeks, in line with the "You Build It, You Run It" philosophy.

Requirements:

Candidates must have at least 5+ years of core Java experience using Spring Boot and/or Node.js, along with knowledge of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Design Patterns.
A minimum of 5+ years of experience with RESTful API and large-scale distributed microservices architecture is required.
Applicants should have 3+ years of experience in Kubernetes, GCP, and databases.
Experience with GitLab is necessary.
Familiarity with DevOps for deploying applications from development to production environments and service monitoring tools like Grafana and Kibana is expected.
Candidates should have experience coordinating with stakeholders and cross-team departments, and be able to succeed in a largely virtual organization.
Knowledge and experience with agile values, principles, and methodologies (e.g., SCRUM or Kanban) are required.
A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a related discipline is necessary.
Strong communication skills with very good written and verbal English proficiency are essential.

Employees receive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
The position offers 28 vacation days for time away from work.
There is a generous tuition reimbursement program and access to internal professional development resources for employee growth.
Additional benefits include food vouchers.
The position is remote-friendly, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements.