Backend Engineer (Java/Node.js)

Global leader in enterprise conversations, powering nearly a billion conversational interactions monthly through Conversational Cloud platform for leading brands.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Backend Engineer (Java/Node.js)

LivePerson, a NASDAQ-listed company, leads the enterprise conversation space, serving major brands like HSBC, Chipotle, and Virgin Media through their Conversational Cloud platform. As a Backend Engineer in the Conversation Exchange Services team, you'll be integral to building state-of-the-art services used by their largest customers. The role combines technical expertise in Java/Node.js with distributed systems development, requiring 7+ years of experience.

The position offers a blend of technical leadership and hands-on development, where you'll design and implement crucial product features, influence architectural decisions, and work with cutting-edge technologies including Java 17, Spring Boot, Kafka, and various databases. You'll be part of a global team that values innovation, collaboration, and customer-centric solutions.

The company offers an impressive benefits package, including generous vacation time, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities. Their remote-first culture, with offices in Mannheim and Berlin, provides flexibility while maintaining strong team connections. LivePerson's commitment to inclusion and diversity is evident in their workplace culture and equal opportunities approach.

This role is perfect for experienced engineers who want to impact millions of users while working with modern technologies in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. The position combines technical challenges with business impact, offering opportunities to interact with customers and influence product strategy while maintaining work-life balance through flexible arrangements.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Backend Engineer (Java/Node.js)

  • Own design and implementation of significant product development portions
  • Help set features, architecture, and best practices
  • Create reliable, scalable, and high-performance services
  • Drive execution and delivery of features through collaboration
  • Build, scale and maintain critical Enterprise platform features
  • Translate customer/business requirements into platform capabilities
  • Collaborate with external integration partners
  • Participate in product roadmap discussions
  • Adopt and promote agile and test-driven development practices

Requirements For Backend Engineer (Java/Node.js)

Java
Node.js
Kubernetes
Kafka
MongoDB
Redis
  • 7+ years of experience with Java at scale
  • Experience with large-scale distributed microservices architecture
  • Experience with end-to-end product mission-driven teams
  • Solid understanding of RESTful and GraphQL APIs
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD, monitoring, observability
  • Self-motivated with focus on customer experience
  • Experience with globally distributed teams is a plus
  • Willingness to participate in paid on-call duty

Benefits For Backend Engineer (Java/Node.js)

Medical Insurance
401k
Education Budget
  • 33 days personal time off (28 vacation + 5 care days)
  • Additional pension scheme with 20% company contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per year
  • Internet and Mobile reimbursement
  • Flexible work hours and location
  • Modern equipment (MacBook Pro)
  • Volunteering Days
  • Monthly connection pizza day in the office
  • ESPP and annual bonus

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