Lead developer - Live Person - Chennai/Bangalore

What will you do?     What are we looking for? 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications within the LivePerson platform.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to implement new features and improve existing ones.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following industry best practices.
• Integrate with third-party APIs and services to enhance platform capabilities.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in software development and conversational AI.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure high-quality releases and effective test automation.
• Contribute to the overall architecture and development strategy of the LivePerson platform.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience in software development, with expertise in one or more of the following: Java, Python, JavaScript, Node.js, or similar technologies.
• Strong knowledge of web technologies, including REST APIs, HTTP, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, or similar) and back-end frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Express.js).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience working with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and distributed systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering scalable and reliable solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work in an agile environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Preferred Skills (Optional):

• Experience with AI and NLP (Natural Language Processing) technologies.
• Familiarity with messaging platforms (SMS, chatbots, in-app messaging).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools.
• Knowledge of security best practices and data privacy regulations.