Principal Distributed Systems Engineer - Remote Work | REF#308050

BairesDev; Sur; Remote; COP 486,744,000 - 746,341,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Salary in USD

Hardware provided

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Global team

Mentorship

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a highly experienced Principal Distributed Systems Engineer to define and lead architecture across the organization. You will oversee large-scale designs, ensuring performance, scalability, and fault tolerance, while guiding multiple engineering teams toward enterprise-grade solutions.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise and a strategic vision, with strong cloud experience and advanced English skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in distributed systems and scalable architectures.
• Sustained track record of delivering enterprise-grade systems.
• Strong understanding of system security and performance optimization.
• Experience with cloud-native design and distributed databases.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead distributed systems architecture and strategy across the organization.
• Oversee 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 architectures with business goals.
• Establish best practices, standards, and processes for system design and implementation.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams to foster technical excellence.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance system performance and scalability.
• Influence cross-project technical decisions to drive innovation and efficiency.

Skills

Distributed systems

Software architecture

System security

Memory management

Cloud environments

Relational & NoSQL databases

CI/CD pipelines

English (advanced)

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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