Remote Open Source Engineer - Apache Committer

BairesDev; Mexico; On-site; PHP 6,083,000 - 9,124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

USD or local currency compensation

Hardware provided for home setup

Flexible hours

Paid parental leaves & holidays

Global Top 1% talent environment

Mentorship & growth opportunities

Job summary

BairesDev is hiring an Apache Committer / Open Source Engineer to drive development and maintenance of open-source projects used by our global clients. You will bridge enterprise requirements with community-driven innovation, ensuring stability and evolution of critical projects.

You will contribute to upstream ASF projects using Java, participate in governance, review code, and collaborate with global maintainers to deliver next-generation features and security improvements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering or Open Source development.
• Proven track record as an active committer to one or more Apache Software Foundation projects.
• Proficiency in Java and deep understanding of open source governance.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in code reviews, releases, and upstream contributions.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Contribute high-quality code and documentation to one or more upstream Apache Software Foundation projects using Java and project-specific tools.
• Participate in open-source community governance by voting on project releases and architectural improvements.
• Perform thorough code reviews and mentor other contributors to maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with global maintainers to design and implement features, performance optimizations, and bug fixes.
• Monitor project health and security vulnerabilities to ensure long-term reliability.

Skills

Java

Open Source

Code reviews

Open Source governance

English proficiency

Job description

BairesDev is hiring an Apache Committer / Open Source Engineer to drive development and maintenance of open-source projects used by our global clients. You will bridge enterprise requirements with community-driven innovation, ensuring stability and evolution of critical projects.

You will contribute to upstream ASF projects using Java, participate in governance, review code, and collaborate with global maintainers to deliver next-generation features and security improvements.