Job Overview
Alignerr is seeking an experienced Python Software Engineer to contribute to advanced, real-world engineering and data challenges. This role is hands-on and highly analytical, involving the design, evaluation, and continuous improvement of high-quality software solutions and data workflows. The position supports complex systems and AI-driven applications, requiring strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of scalable, reliable Python-based development.
Core Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize advanced Python code for production-level systems
- Analyze and work with structured datasets to support engineering and modeling workflows
- Write, optimize, and validate SQL queries for data extraction and transformation
- Review, debug, and enhance existing codebases to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability
- Translate ambiguous or high-level requirements into clear, actionable technical solutions
- Apply consulting-style problem-solving to evaluate tradeoffs and recommend optimal approaches
- Clearly document assumptions, design decisions, and implementation details
Skills & Requirements
Must-Have Experience
- A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in software engineering
- Advanced expertise in Python, including clean architecture, performance optimization, and debugging
- Strong background in data analysis using real-world, production datasets
- Solid SQL proficiency, with experience writing complex queries and performing data validation
- Previous consulting or client-facing experience, with the ability to reason through open-ended and ambiguous problems
Nice-to-Have
- Experience working with large-scale or unstructured datasets
- Familiarity with backend systems, APIs, or data pipelines
- Comfort reviewing and evaluating AI-generated code or analytical outputs
- Strong written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail
Additional information
Position: Software Engineer – Python (Advanced)
Engagement Type: Hourly contract / task-based
Compensation: $50–$75 per hour
Location: Remote
Time Commitment: 10–40 hours per week
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Application Process (15–20 minutes)
- Submit a resume for review
- Complete a brief screening assessment
- Proceed to project matching and onboarding
Note: Applications are reviewed on a daily basis. Candidates must complete the AI interview and all required application steps to be considered for this opportunity.