Software Development Engineer III, Java Backend Engineer

Senior Java Engineer leading backend system design and implementations for LivePerson's innovative AI-driven customer engagement platform.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorLead💰 ₹675,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

AirflowApacheAWSCassandraCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformHadoopJavaJenkinsKafkaKubernetesMySQLNode.jsNoSQLPythonSparkSQL

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the design and implementation of critical backend components. You will build high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
Collaborate closely with the Bots & Automation team to architect and build a next-generation bot runtime platform.
Create reliable, scalable, and high-performance services. Your work will require a deep understanding of Computer Science fundamentals and practical experience building large-scale distributed systems.
Design and develop secure, scalable REST-based backend services.
Serve as a leader and mentor to other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Debug production issues, maintain existing codebases, and ensure the stability of the platform. You will participate in on-call rotations to support mission-critical services.
Develop technical specifications, architecture documentation, and ensure all software complies with strict security standards.

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Solid understanding of Data Structures and Algorithm Design
Strong programming skills in Java with good knowledge of multi-threading.
Expert-level knowledge of Databases (SQL, NoSQL) like Cassandra, MySQL
Experience with Data Processing frameworks like Kafka, Airflow, Apache Spark, Hadoop
Experience building REST APIs and debugging distributed microservice-based applications
Experience in Kubernetes
Experience with Git, Jenkins, and other Development tools
Experience with NodeJS & Python is a plus
Cloud expertise in either Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Comp & perks

Personal time off 15 days - Casual (6) days & Sick Days (6)
Medical Insurance: 8 Lakhs Family Floater that covers employee, spouse, 3 children and parents or In-laws
Group Personal Accident: 3x of the employee’s Gross Salary
Group Term Life: 3x of the employee’s Gross Salary
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Hard Skills & Tools

Javamulti-threadingData StructuresAlgorithm DesignDatabasesSQLNoSQLREST APIsKubernetesCloud expertise

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationtechnical excellencecontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Information Technology