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 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 Java Engineer Apache Ecosystem at BairesDev We are seeking a Staff Java Engineer with expertise in Apache project contribution open source development distributed systems and performance optimization in big data context The technology stack includes popular open source Apache projects - Iceberg Kafka Spark Hive Ozone Hadoop Trino and related ecosystem tools Thus there is ample scope for collaboration and contribution to open source The ideal candidate will lead the design and optimization of high-performance distributed systems contribute as a core contributor to Apache projects provide technical guidance to engineering teams and drive innovation in big data solutions What You ll Do Contribute actively as a core contributor to Apache open source projects Iceberg Kafka Spark Hive Ozone Hadoop Trino Lead the design and optimization of Java-based distributed systems for large-scale data processing Implement and guide performance optimization strategies in big data contexts and environments Build and enhance open source development frameworks for Apache ecosystem projects Define best practices and scalable distributed architectures using Java for high-throughput data processing Provide mentorship and technical leadership to engineering teams on system integration deployment and open source collaboration Influence technical direction and contribute to the long-term strategy for distributed data solutions What we are looking for 10 years of experience in software development with strong Java expertise Proven experience as a core contributor and technical leader in Apache open source projects Strong expertise in open source development methodologies community collaboration and technical evangelism Deep understanding of distributed systems architecture scalability and advanced design patterns Demonstrated ability to drive performance optimization strategies for big data applications Experience providing technical guidance mentorship and fostering collaboration across teams Advanced level of English How we make your work and your life easier Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred Paid parental leave vacation national holidays Innovative and multicultural work workplace Collaborate and learn from the global Top 1 of talent in each area 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