Staff Backend Engineer (Java) - Remote Work
First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026.
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. We’re looking for a Staff Backend Engineer who writes Java and has spent serious time inside the backend of distributed data processing systems — not just using them, but understanding how they work, where they break, and how to make them better. You bring deep stream and batch processing knowledge, strong JVM performance instincts, and the cross-team influence to set the technical bar for the engineers around you. You’ll be working on the backend infrastructure of open source data platform technology trusted by leading enterprises worldwide. {li} Architect and build backend components in Java for distributed stream and batch data processing infrastructure. {li} Own technical direction for backend data platform systems and drive best practices across engineering teams. {li} Apply expert-level JVM knowledge to optimize the performance and reliability of backend processing components. {li} Identify and resolve complex distributed system failures and performance bottlenecks in production. {li} Lead cross-team technical initiatives and collaborate with platform teams to deliver high-impact backend improvements. {li} Mentor engineers and support technical growth across the backend data platform organization.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in IT roles.
- 5+ years of experience building backend systems with Java as the primary language.
- Deep background in distributed systems architecture and large-scale data processing.
- Expert knowledge of stream and batch processing internals and production operations.
- Strong JVM performance skills applied to high-throughput backend systems.
- Proven cross-team technical leadership at a Staff or equivalent level.
- Advanced proficiency in English.
Nice to have
- Apache ecosystem contribution experience is a plus.
Company offers
- Remote Work.
- 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.