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Senior Python Engineer

  • Job ID: 2026-148541
  • Torre Universal Sabana Sur Este Ave. 12 San Jose 10102 Costa Rica
  • Others

Job Description

As a Senior Associate Eng, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Python-based applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that meet client needs.

Your Impact

  • Design, develop, and maintain Python‑based APIs to support scalable enterprise applications.
  • Build and manage data persistence layers using Azure Cosmos DB and Azure SQL.
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines and integrations using Azure Data Factory.
  • Collaborate with frontend, platform, and integration teams to ensure seamless system interoperability.
  • Contribute to code quality through reviews, testing, documentation, and adherence to engineering best practices.
  • Participate in technical discussions, estimations, and delivery planning within agile teams.
  • Support production stability through debugging, performance optimization, and issue resolution.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience

  • 6+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong hands‑on experience with Python, specifically for API development and application backends (not data engineering).
  • Proven experience with Azure Cosmos DB and Azure SQL for application data persistence.
  • Practical experience building data pipelines and integrations using Azure Data Factory.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful API design, authentication, and integration patterns.
  • Experience working in agile or iterative delivery environments.
  • Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM PST, collaborating with globally distributed teams

Set Yourself Apart With

  • Exposure to React with TypeScript for frontend development.
  • Experience with .NET, C#, Go (Golang), or GraphQL.
  • Familiarity with cloud‑native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
  • Experience working on distributed systems or enterprise‑scale applications.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Additional Information

  • An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.
  • Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Flexibility to support work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
  • Generous paid leave and holidays.
  • Wellness program and employee assistance.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hiring@publicis.sapient.com

Company Description

Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.

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As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hiring@publicissapient.com or you may call us at +1-617-621-0200.

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