Principal Distributed Systems Engineer - Remote Work | REF#308050

BairesDev; Sur; Remote; COP 454,295,000 - 681,442,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

USD or local currency compensation

Hardware and software setup for home

Flexible hours

Paid parental leaves, vacations, and #

Multicultural work environment

Mentorship, promotions, skill growth

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Principal Distributed Systems Engineer to define and lead architecture for enterprise-scale distributed systems. You will guide multiple teams, ensure fault tolerance, performance, and security, and align tech decisions with business goals.

This 100% remote role offers global impact, USD compensation, and a collaborative, multicultural environment where top 1% talent thrives and continuous innovation is encouraged.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of distributed systems experience.
• Strong software architecture and cloud design skills.
• Security, memory management, and performance optimization knowledge.
• Proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead distributed systems architecture and strategy across the organization.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, fault-tolerant enterprise systems.
• Ensure performance, reliability, and resilience of large-scale distributed applications.
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to align system architectures with business goals.
• Establish best practices, standards, and processes for distributed system design and implementation.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to enhance distributed system performance and scalability.
• Influence cross-project and enterprise-wide technical decisions to drive innovation and operational efficiency.

Skills

Distributed systems

Software architecture

Cloud architectures

CI/CD pipelines

English proficiency

Memory management

Security

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

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.

Principal Distributed Systems Engineer at BairesDev

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Distributed Systems Engineer to define and lead the architecture and strategy of distributed systems across the organization. You will oversee large-scale system designs, ensure performance, scalability, and fault tolerance, and guide multiple engineering teams in implementing enterprise-grade solutions. The ideal candidate combines hands-on expertise with strategic vision, influencing organizational practices and driving innovation in distributed systems.

What You'll Do

• Define and lead distributed systems architecture and strategy across the organization.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, fault-tolerant enterprise systems.
• Ensure performance, reliability, and resilience of large-scale distributed applications.
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to align system architectures with business goals.
• Establish best practices, standards, and processes for distributed system design and implementation.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to enhance distributed system performance and scalability.
• Influence cross-project and enterprise-wide technical decisions to drive innovation and operational efficiency.

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ 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.
• Expert in managing CI/CD pipelines.
• 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 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!

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