Software Engineer (Akka) - Remote work | REF#308423

BairesDev; Brasil; Remote; BRL 658,000 - 933,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

Competitive USD salary

Home office hardware

Flexible hours

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Software Engineer (Akka) to design and implement highly concurrent, distributed systems using the actor model. You will contribute to scalable, resilient architectures and partner with global teams from our 100% remote environment.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of experience with Akka and Scala, and a passion for reactive programming. Join a diverse, world-class team and help deliver impactful solutions for leading tech companies worldwide.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering with a focus on concurrent and distributed systems.
• Proven expertise in Akka and the actor model.
• Advanced proficiency in Scala and functional programming.
• Hands-on experience with message-driven systems and reactive development.
• Strong understanding of distributed computing challenges including clustering and sharding.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement highly concurrent distributed applications using Akka and Scala.
• Develop message-driven architectures based on the actor model to ensure system isolation and responsiveness.
• Build resilient self-healing systems by implementing robust supervision and fault-tolerance strategies.
• Optimize distributed systems for high throughput and low latency across JVM-based environments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define actor hierarchies and reactive system standards.
• Ensure the stability and performance of elastic architectures through effective cluster management and monitoring.

Skills

Akka

Scala

Functional programming

Message-driven systems

Reactive programming

Distributed computing

English proficiency

Tools

JVM

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.

Software Engineer (Akka) at BairesDev

As a Software Engineer specializing in Akka, you will build concurrent and distributed systems using the actor model to ensure high scalability and resilience. You will design message-driven architectures that handle complex distributed state while maintaining a high degree of system elasticity.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement highly concurrent, distributed applications using Akka and Scala.
• Develop message-driven architectures based on the actor model to ensure system isolation and responsiveness.
• Build resilient and self-healing systems by implementing robust supervision and fault-tolerance strategies.
• Optimize distributed systems for high throughput and low latency across JVM-based environments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define actor hierarchies and reactive system standards.
• Ensure the stability and performance of elastic architectures through effective cluster management and monitoring.

What We Are Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering with a focus on concurrent and distributed systems.
• Proven expertise in building resilient and elastic architectures using Akka and the actor model.
• Advanced proficiency in Scala and functional programming principles.
• Hands‑on experience with message‑driven systems and reactive application development.
• Strong understanding of distributed computing challenges including clustering and sharding.
• Advanced proficiency in 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 national 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.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!