Distributed Systems Engineer - Remote Work

BairesDev; São Paulo; Remote; BRL 493,000 - 821,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work (global)

USD salary compensation

Home office setup

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Mentorship and growth

Multicultural team

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Distributed Systems Engineer to design, develop, and optimize scalable, fault‑tolerant systems for enterprise applications. You will focus on high‑performing architectures, reliability, and efficiency across distributed environments.

The role requires hands‑on experience in building large‑scale distributed systems, strong software architecture skills, and an emphasis on security and memory management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in distributed systems and fault‑tolerant architectures.
• Strong background in software architecture design.
• Solid understanding of system security.
• Deep knowledge of memory management and performance optimization.
• Experience designing and integrating distributed solutions, especially in cloud environments.
• Proficiency with relational and non‑relational databases.
• Ability to evaluate different architectures/technologies and justify choices.
• Advanced level of English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain distributed systems with high scalability and fault tolerance.
• Optimize system performance across distributed architectures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define and implement enterprise‑grade system architectures.
• Monitor and improve system reliability, availability, and responsiveness.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance distributed system performance.
• Develop and maintain automated tools for monitoring, testing, and deployment in distributed environments.
• Mentor and guide engineers in best practices for distributed systems design and optimization.

Skills

Distributed systems

Software architecture

System security

Memory management

Cloud environments

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Architecture selection

English proficiency

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting‑edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Distributed Systems Engineer at BairesDev

We are seeking a skilled Distributed Systems Engineer to design, develop, and optimize scalable, fault‑tolerant systems for enterprise applications. You will focus on high‑performance computing, reliability, and efficiency across distributed architectures. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience in building large‑scale distributed systems and a strong understanding of enterprise‑level system design.

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain distributed systems with high scalability and fault tolerance.
• Optimize system performance across distributed architectures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define and implement enterprise‑grade system architectures.
• Monitor and improve system reliability, availability, and responsiveness.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance distributed system performance.
• Develop and maintain automated tools for monitoring, testing, and deployment in distributed environments.
• Mentor and guide engineers in best practices for distributed systems design and optimization.

What we are looking for:

• 4+ years of experience with distributed systems, scalability, and fault‑tolerant architectures.
• Strong background in software architecture design.
• Strong understanding of system security.
• In‑depth knowledge of memory management and performance optimization.
• Experience in designing and integrating distributed and scalable solutions, particularly in cloud environments.
• Skilled in relational and non‑relational databases.
• Ability to choose between different architectures/technologies, understanding the pros and cons of each.
• Advanced level of English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.