Java Backend Engineer Job Ithaca area,New York USA,Software Development

Location: USA Remote Status: Fully Remote (#LI-Remote)

Live Person (NASDAQ: LPSN) is a leader in trusted enterprise conversational AI and digital transformation. The world's leading brands use our award-winning Conversational Cloud platform to connect with millions of consumers. We power nearly a billion conversational interactions every month, providing uniquely rich data analytics and safety tools to unlock the power of conversational AI for better business outcomes. Fast Company named Live Person the #1 Most Innovative AI Company in the world.

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 spring boot with good knowledge of multi-threading.

Expert-level knowledge of Databases (SQL, No

SQL) 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.

The salary range for this role will be between $150,000 - $170,000 USD. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors, including, but not limited to your location, skills, experience, education, and/or professional certifications.

Our Benefits & Perks

We are committed to supporting the complete well-being, health, financial security, family, and professional growth of our permanent employees.

🏥 Health & Wellbeing

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive plans to support your health needs.

Wellness Resources:
Access to wellbeing resources and programs including our EAP plan.Health & Mental Support:
Access a confidential and free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing professional counseling.

💰 Financial Security & Growth

401(k) Retirement Plan: To help you plan for your financial future by offering both the plan and a 4% employer match (100% match on the first 3% contribution and 50% match on the next 2% contribution)

HSA & FSA Plans:
To help you plan for health related expenses on a pre-tax basis

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP): Participate and receive a discount on company shares, allowing you to directly share in Live Person's success and growth.

Additional Insurances: Basic and supplemental life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance coverage, legal plan, identity theft protection plan, and critical illness supplemental insurance.

Development: Access to internal professional development resources.

👨👩👧👦 Time Away & Family Support

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): Discretionary PTO package for flexible days off with manager approval.

Paid Public Holidays.

Generous Parental Leave Policy: Including maternity/paternity support and fertility services.

💻 Workplace Flexibility

Remote-First Model: This role is fully remote (#LI-Remote), offering excellent work-life balance and flexibility. We also maintain dedicated WeWork space for those who wish to meet colleagues or collaborate in…