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 Are** **Must\-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 *PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.*