Software Engineer - YAML Experience

Alignerr is looking for a detail-oriented Software Engineer with hands-on experience in YAML configurations to support structured data workflows and system integrations. The role focuses on maintaining accuracy and consistency in YAML files while collaborating with engineers to ensure reliable system behavior and data quality.

Responsibilities:

• Author, review, and maintain YAML files used for configuration, data pipelines, and system definitions
• Ensure YAML structures are accurate, well-organized, and compliant with required schemas
• Identify formatting issues, logical inconsistencies, or edge cases in configuration files
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to support reliable system behavior and data quality
• Apply strong attention to detail to prevent errors that could impact downstream systems

Requirements:

• 1+ year of professional Software Engineering experience
• Comfortable working with YAML in real-world production or data-driven environments
• Highly detail-oriented, with a strong ability to spot subtle errors or inconsistencies
• Familiar with version control workflows (e.g., Git) and structured engineering processes
• Able to work independently and follow precise technical requirements
• Experience with configuration-driven systems, CI/CD pipelines, or infrastructure tooling
• Exposure to schema validation, linting, or structured data formats such as JSON or XML
• Prior experience supporting AI, data, or automation workflows