Cloud Database Engineer II

LivePerson, the global leader in enterprise conversations, is seeking a Cloud Database Engineer II to join their growing team. This role is crucial in evolving database and data storage systems to support the company's rapid growth.

As a Cloud Database Engineer II, you will:

• Design and architect new highly-available and fault-tolerant cloud-based databases
• Redesign existing systems for improved performance
• Collaborate with the team on complex solutions
• Investigate and solve challenging problems across distributed architectures
• Proactively address capacity issues and limit the impact of cluster stress
• Work with database clients to optimize queries and evolve data models
• Advocate for solutions that balance quality and delivery speed
• Automate database infrastructure and provide self-service tools

Key requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience building production software systems
• Experience with MySQL, Cassandra, Couchbase, Elasticsearch, and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with distributed event streaming platforms, especially Kafka
• Experience with distributed persistent systems and asynchronous messaging
• Ability to tune distributed systems for high-volume performance
• Proven remote work capabilities in a global team environment

LivePerson offers a diverse and inclusive workplace, fostering meaningful connections and innovation. They provide competitive benefits, including health insurance, vacation time, and professional development opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, LivePerson welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities.

Join LivePerson to be part of a team that's shaping the future of enterprise conversations and AI-driven customer experiences.