Senior Software Engineer – AI Agent Implementation (Python)
- Full-time
Company Description
Hello, we are Edify we're a consolidated technology services consulting firm specializing in education technology. We deliver unbelievably creative and rock-solid solutions for a wide range of clients, including major corporations, startups, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations.
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Job Description
Role Objective
Responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, maintaining, and ensuring the quality, reliability, and observability of artificial intelligence agents implemented in Python, within a previously defined architectural framework. This is a highly hands-on role, execution-focused, with technical autonomy to define agent behavior, flows, orchestration, and tools, while supporting and guiding other team members when required.
Key Roles, Responsibilities, and Functions
Implement AI agents primarily in Python, following established architectural principles and guidelines
Translate product requirements and workflow definitions into concrete agent behaviorsDesign and implement agent flows based on graphs, state machines, and/or tool-based orchestration frameworks
Define and develop state transitions, error handling, retries, and failure recovery mechanismsIntegrate agents with internal tools, APIs, external services, and structured data sources
Ensure agents are observable, testable, and production-ready (logs, metrics, traces)Design and implement unit tests, integration tests, and agent behavior tests
Verify correct execution of automated tests and keep them aligned with code evolutionCollaborate with product, platform, and architecture teams to validate assumptions and technical decisions
Rapidly iterate on agents based on real usage, feedback, and operational metricsDocument technical and process-related aspects (agent flow diagrams, technical decisions, README files, internal documentation)
Actively participate in code reviews and serve as a technical reference for best practicesDefine and adhere to quality standards, maintainability, and code structure related to agent development
Key Accountability Areas
Achievement of technical and delivery objectives
Correct and stable implementation of AI agents in productionCode quality, maintainability, and clarity of Python code
Observability and reliability of agent behaviorCompliance with service-level agreements
Effective collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders
Qualifications
Academic Background
Technical degree or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent knowledge demonstrated through professional experience.
Language
Technical and conversational English, minimum B2+ level according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Core Competencies
Connection, vision, empowerment, technical judgment, and initiative.
(Expected behaviors for each competency are defined internally.)
Professional Experience and Technical Skills
Minimum of 5 years of experience developing production-grade software systems
Strong experience with Python for backend or systems developmentHands-on experience building LLM-based agents or complex language-model-driven workflows
Experience with agent orchestration frameworks based on graphs or state machines (e.g., LangGraph or similar)Experience integrating LLMs with tools, APIs, and structured data
Ability to work within clearly defined architectural constraintsStrong debugging and observability mindset (logs, metrics, traces)
Quality Assurance and Best Practices
- Code testing, linting, and static analysis
- Design patterns applied to agent flows and behavior
Best development practices for efficiency, quality, and maintainability
Structured error handling and retry mechanismsTechnical documentation (diagrams, README files, agent flows)
Integration and Architecture
Integration of software services and components
REST APIsReal-time data handling
Experience working alongside service-oriented backend systems (including Java ecosystems or others)
Platforms, Tools, and Technologies
Proficiency with *nix shells (bash, sh, zsh, etc.)
GitBranching strategies (GitFlow, trunk-based development, etc.)
CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.)Containers (Docker, Podman, etc.)
Cloud computing services (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.)
Languages and Runtimes
Programming languages (at least one):
Python (required)
JavaScript / TypeScript (preferred)
Runtime platforms:
CPython
Preferred Experience / Bonus
Experience with AgentCore or other managed agent runtimes
Experience with multiple agent frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, Strands, etc.)Design of deterministic flows combined with open-ended reasoning
Session management, memory handling, and summarization patternsExperience with async Python, concurrency, or event-driven systems
Additional Information
Benefits
- 100% work remote from any part in Costa Rica.
- Digital Nomad.
- Monthly Internet connectivity allowance.
- Private health insurance for employees (90/10), 50% for beneficiaries (spouse and children).
- International Health Insurance.
- Marriage leave.
- Bereavement leave.
- Sick days.
- Ergonomic equipment.
- Educational assistance (courses, certifications, books).
- Life insurance for employees.
- $800 referral bonus.
- Personal support through our wellness department.
- Dental insurance.
- Optical insurance.
- Snacks and beverages if you want to work at the office.
- Free Parking.
- Meal allowance if you want to work at the office.
- Flex time
- Our Career Development Manager ensures ongoing, tailored support for each employee’s growth and career progression.
- We reward the impact that goes beyond the expected — through “Good Vibes Great Impact”, our peer recognition program that celebrates meaningful contributions.
- Good times and a sense of community—that’s what our team building activities are all about.
Edify is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage all candidates to apply regardless of their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national identity, disability, age, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status or any other characteristic protected by law.