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.
- Versátil 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! Apply now!

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📌 Principal Distributed Systems Engineer - Remote Work (Cali)
🏢 BairesDev
📍 Cali