Software Engineer - Python (Advanced)

About The Role We’re looking for an experienced Python Software Engineer to work on advanced, real-world engineering and data problems. This role is hands-on and analytical, focused on building, evaluating, and improving high-quality software and data workflows that support complex systems and AI-driven applications. Organization: Alignerr Position: Software Engineer - Python (Advanced) Type: Hourly Contract / Task-based Compensation: $50–$75 /hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and optimize advanced Python code for production-level systems
• Analyze and manipulate structured datasets to support engineering and modeling workflows
• Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, transform, and validate data
• Review, debug, and improve existing codebases for performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Translate ambiguous or high-level requirements into concrete technical solutions
• Apply consulting-style problem solving to evaluate tradeoffs and recommend best-fit approaches
• Document assumptions, decisions, and implementation details clearly and precisely

Who You AreMust-Have Experience

• 4+ years of professional Software Engineering experience
• Advanced proficiency in Python (clean architecture, performance considerations, debugging)
• Strong data analysis experience working with real-world datasets
• Solid SQL skills, including complex queries and data validation
• Prior consulting or client-facing experience, with the ability to reason through open-ended problems

Nice-to-Have

• Experience working with large or messy datasets
• Familiarity with backend systems, APIs, or data pipelines
• Comfort evaluating AI-generated code or analytical outputs
• Strong written communication and attention to detail

Application Process (Takes 15-20 min)

• Submit your resume
• Complete a short screening
• Project matching and onboarding

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