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Java Backend Engineer

Company
LivePerson
Location
New York, NY
Work type
Full Time
Posted
2026-08-12

Job description

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.

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