Staff Distributed Systems Engineer - Remote Work | REF#308051

BairesDev; Sur; Remote; COP 389,395,000 - 584,093,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

USD compensation

Home office setup

Flexible hours

Parental leave & holidays

Mentorship & growth opportunities

Global team collaboration

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Staff Distributed Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of large-scale, fault-tolerant systems. You will define architectural patterns, ensure performance and scalability, and mentor engineering teams across projects.

This 100% remote role offers USD compensation, a flexible schedule, and a multicultural environment with the Top 1% talent. You will collaborate with cloud and enterprise architectures, drive high-quality implementations, and

Qualifications

• 7+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of distributed systems with high scalability and fault tolerance.
• Define architectural patterns and best practices for large-scale distributed systems.
• Optimize system performance across distributed architectures and enterprise applications.
• Ensure system reliability, availability, and responsiveness at scale.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate distributed systems with cloud and enterprise architectures.
• Evaluate and integrate advanced technologies to improve system performance and resilience.
• Mentor and guide engineers on best practices for distributed systems design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Influence cross-project and cross-team technical decisions to drive high-quality implementations.

Skills

Distributed systems

Software architecture

System security

Performance optimization

Cloud architectures

Databases

CI/CD pipelines

English proficiency

Tools

CI/CD tooling

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.

Staff Distributed Systems Engineer at BairesDev

We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Distributed Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of large-scale, fault-tolerant systems. You will define architectural patterns, ensure performance and scalability, and mentor engineering teams in best practices for distributed systems. The ideal candidate combines hands‑on expertise with leadership skills to influence multiple projects and teams.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of distributed systems with high scalability and fault tolerance.
• Define architectural patterns and best practices for large-scale distributed systems.
• Optimize system performance across distributed architectures and enterprise applications.
• Ensure system reliability, availability, and responsiveness at scale.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate distributed systems with cloud and enterprise architectures.
• Evaluate and integrate advanced technologies to improve system performance and resilience.
• Mentor and guide engineers on best practices for distributed systems design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Influence cross-project and cross-team technical decisions to drive high-quality implementations.

What We Are Looking For

• 7+ 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!