Junior Java Developer

As a Junior Java Developer at LivePerson, your main responsibilities include enhancing features using your Java skills, maintaining platform stability, and ensuring high-performance applications. You'll work with RESTful APIs following a microservices architecture, debug production issues, and collaborate with team members to contribute valuable insights that refine product features.

To qualify for the Junior Java Developer role at LivePerson, you'll need a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 2-3 years of experience with Java, particularly using Spring Boot. A solid understanding of data structures, RESTful APIs, and experience with Docker and relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL is essential.

A Junior Java Developer at LivePerson should be proficient in Java, especially with frameworks like Spring Boot. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, RESTful APIs, and databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL is highly advantageous. Knowledge of additional technologies like Kafka and GraphQL is a nice-to-have.

At LivePerson, the work environment for a Junior Java Developer is dynamic and collaborative. You’ll join a hybrid team that values innovative thinking and personal growth. The culture emphasizes inclusivity, flexibility, and continuous learning, allowing you to thrive both professionally and personally.

Junior Java Developers at LivePerson enjoy a range of benefits including 33 days of personal time off, a generous pension scheme, and professional development resources. You'll also have the flexibility to work remotely, modern equipment to facilitate your work, and opportunities for community engagement through volunteering.

When discussing your experience with Java and Spring Boot, highlight specific projects where you utilized these technologies to solve real-world problems. Discuss your familiarity with Features and tools in Spring Boot like REST APIs, data handling, and persistence, showcasing your understanding of best practices in Java development.

In terms of debugging, outline your systematic approach to identifying issues in your code, such as reviewing logs, using debugging tools, and isolating the problem. Emphasize your collaboration with team members, as sharing insights can lead to faster resolutions and continuous learning.

Express your understanding of RESTful APIs by discussing their principles, such as statelessness, the use of standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), and how they enable communication between client and server. Mention any hands-on experience you’ve gained while developing or consuming APIs.

To ensure code quality and maintainability, discuss your practices like writing clear, readable code, utilizing unit and integration tests, and adhering to coding standards and style guides. Mention any tools you use for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) that help maintain code quality.

Share a specific instance where you had to rapidly familiarize yourself with a new technology. Discuss your learning strategies, such as online courses, hands-on practice, or asking colleagues for guidance, and how it positively impacted your project or team.

Discuss your strategies for managing tight deadlines, like breaking down tasks into manageable parts and prioritizing effectively. Highlight your communication skills that help keep the team aligned and ensure everyone is working towards the same goal under pressure.

Mention tools like GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Travis CI that you have used for Continuous Integration. Discuss how these tools help automate testing and deployment processes, which ultimately improve development efficiency and code quality.

When discussing your experience with Docker and Kubernetes, give examples of how you’ve used them to containerize applications and orchestrate deployment in a microservices architecture. Share the benefits you’ve observed, such as improved scalability and consistency across environments.

Explain your understanding of Agile methodologies, focusing on SCRUM or Kanban, and how you’ve applied these practices in team projects. Discuss the value of sprints, iterative development, and regular retrospectives in enhancing team collaboration and project outcomes.

When answering why you want to work for LivePerson, mention your admiration for their innovative approach to enhancing customer engagement through technology. Express your excitement about the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values personal growth and community impact.