Backend Engineer (Node.js/Java)

As a Backend Engineer (Node.js/Java) at LivePerson, your key responsibilities include designing and building distributed systems with a microservices architecture, translating requirements from stakeholders into development tasks, and collaborating with DevOps teams for infrastructure optimization. You'll also assess the impact of new features and support other team members as you contribute to our mission of enhancing customer conversations.

To apply for the Backend Engineer (Node.js/Java) role at LivePerson, you should have at least 5 years of software development experience, with proficiency in Java and/or Node.js. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred. Familiarity with front-end frameworks like Vue.js, RESTful API development, and Agile/Scrum methodologies is also important to thrive in this role.

In the Backend Engineer (Node.js/Java) position at LivePerson, you will work with various technologies including microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, cloud services (especially GCP), and containerization tools like Kubernetes and Docker. You’ll also utilize monitoring tools such as Grafana and Kibana to ensure our systems run smoothly.

LivePerson boasts an inclusive and innovative company culture where collaboration and meaningful connections are key. We empower our team members to ask questions, seek new solutions, and support one another. As a Backend Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to share your ideas and contribute to making meaningful impacts not just within the company, but in the wider community.

Yes! The Backend Engineer (Node.js/Java) position at LivePerson is fully remote, offering you the flexibility to work from anywhere. We emphasize a 'remote-first' environment that allows for flexibility in working hours and a focus on work-life balance.

Discuss specific projects where you designed or implemented microservices, emphasizing how you defined service boundaries and managed interactions between services. Be prepared to showcase your understanding of scalability and performance considerations.

Explain your approach to gathering requirements by collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Highlight your process of breaking down these requirements into manageable development tasks while ensuring clarity and consensus among participants.

Share examples of RESTful APIs you've developed or worked with. Discuss your approach to designing endpoints, ensuring security, and handling error responses. Mention any tools or frameworks you utilized during this process.

Discuss your familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, explaining how you participate in sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives. Highlight how this approach has contributed to team collaboration and project success in your previous experiences.

Talk about the practices you follow to maintain code quality, such as unit and integration testing. Emphasize the importance of code reviews, and how tools and frameworks have helped you in enforcing quality standards.

Discuss your experience with monitoring tools like Grafana and Kibana. Explain how you've used these tools for performance monitoring and logging, as well as any specific instances where they were invaluable for debugging issues.

Choose a specific example that highlights your problem-solving skills. Explain the context of the challenge, the approach you took to tackle it, and the successful outcome that resulted from your efforts.

Share your strategies for continuous learning, such as attending webinars, participating in online courses, or being active in developer communities. Mention any recent technologies you've explored and how they could apply to your work as a Backend Engineer.

Illustrate your method for prioritizing tasks, whether it's using backlog grooming sessions or iterative feedback from team members. Focus on how you balance urgent requests with longer-term goals without sacrificing quality.

Discuss your communication strategies for collaboration in a remote setting, such as regular check-ins, using collaboration tools effectively, and actively engaging with team members to maintain a strong team dynamic.