Senior Python Developer
Summary
Senior Python developer (5-8 yrs) at Persistent building AI migration agents and MCP tools: SQL dialect conversion, code generation, validation and LLM output evaluation, packaged for VS Code assistants. Core stack: Python/FastAPI/SQLAlchemy, LangChain/LangGraph/CrewAI, GPT/Claude LLMs, and PySpark data pipelines.
About Position:
We are seeking a Senior Python Developer who has strong expertisw in Python & can Build and extend migration agents and MCP tools for discovery, assessment, code generation and validation Implement SQL dialect conversion rules and code generators Evaluate and test agent and LLM output quality Package agents for VS Code (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot).
- Role: Senior Python Developer
- Location: All Persistent Locations
- Experience: 5 to 8 Years
- Job Type: Full-Time Employment
What You'll Do:
- Serve as the primary code-level reviewer and hands-on architect for the most complex AI/ML systems and frameworks.
- Define and enforce technology roadmaps, best practices, strategies, and standards for AI/ML adoption across the organization.
- Conduct and guide research on context/prompt engineering techniques to translate successful research into reusable engineering frameworks for the wider team.
- Architect and maintain robust data pipelines and data processing workflows for model training and model tuning, utilizing cloud services for scalability and efficiency.
- Implement and champion MLOps tools and practices, ensuring seamless integration of machine learning models and LLMs into production environments.
Expertise You'll Bring:
- 5 to 8 years of exp in Python, including FastAPI, FastMCP, SQLAlchemy and pytest/unit test
- Agentic frameworks LangChain/LangGraph, CrewAI, GitHub Copilot SDK, Anthropic/Claude SDK
- Hands-on with LLMs such as GPT-5.x and Claude Sonnet 5.x
- LLM evaluation and testing frameworks
- Protocols and standards MCP, A2A, Agent Skills format
- Daily use of AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code and Codex
- Data engineering PySpark, multi-dialect SQL, ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehousing concepts and data reconciliation
- VS Code extension development, Teradata or Informatica PowerCenter, IBM watsonx.data, dbt and Apache Iceberg
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers
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