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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

Publicis Sapient is a digital business transformation company helping organizations build what matters through technology, experience, and data.As a Senior Associate – Full Stack Engineer, you will design, build, and support cloud‑native web applications that deliver real business impact for global clients. This role is part of a cross‑functional engineering team focused on application development, modern APIs, and scalable cloud solutions—not data engineering.

Your Impact

  • Design, develop, and maintain Python‑based web APIs, primarily using FastAPI, to support enterprise applications.
  • Build and manage application data persistence using SQL Server / Azure SQL.
  • Develop and support frontend integrations using React or Angular, collaborating closely with UI engineers.
  • Work with Azure Cloud services to deploy, monitor, and operate applications in production environments.
  • Participate in application integrations and workflows, including exposure to Azure Data Factory (ADF) where applicable.
  • Contribute to code quality through reviews, testing, and adherence to engineering best practices.
  • Collaborate with product, design, and engineering peers to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that solve real business problems.

 

Qualifications

Skills & Experience

  • 6+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong hands‑on experience with Python web development, specifically building production APIs using FastAPI (or comparable frameworks such as Flask or Django REST Framework).
  • Solid experience working with SQL Server / Azure SQL as an application persistence layer.
  • Experience integrating backend services with frontend applications built in React or Angular (full‑stack collaboration level).
  • Practical experience working with cloud platforms; Azure is preferred, but strong experience with other clouds (AWS/GCP) is acceptable.
  • Basic understanding of Azure Data Factory (ADF) for application‑related integrations and workflows; deep data‑engineering expertise is not required.
  • Familiarity with Cosmos DB or other NoSQL databases at a general awareness level.
  • Experience working in agile or iterative delivery environments.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with distributed, cross‑functional teams.

Set Yourself Apart With

  • Prior experience working on Azure‑native application stacks (Azure SQL, Key Vault, App Services, ADF).
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, containerization, or cloud‑native deployment practices.
  • Experience modernizing or maintaining enterprise‑scale applications.
  • Strong communication skills and comfort explaining technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated learning mindset and adaptability to new tools, frameworks, and client contexts.

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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