Python Developer

Citi; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Belfast seeks an Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst to contribute to the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale Python-based applications within the Wholesale Credit Risk Technology team. You will collaborate with onshore and offshore colleagues to implement solutions using Python, FastAPI, and containerized platforms.

The role emphasizes CI/CD practices and staying current with technologies such as MCP, LLM, and RAG architectures to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years hands-on Python development.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes.
• Experience with FastAPI and modern ML/AI models is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise-scale Python applications for risk technology.
• Collaborate with onshore/offshore development teams.
• Investigate and resolve production issues and incidents.
• Communicate development progress to project leadership.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Communication

Team collaboration

Financial services domain

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MCP

LLM

RAG

Job description

The Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Citi is seeking a highly motivated candidate for Python developer in Wholesale Credit Risk Technology team that serves Institutional Credit Management (ICM). We are looking for a talented professional with a solid technical acumen to partner with onshore and offshore teams and design and deliver innovative technology solution for the front office, Credit Risk Business. The candidate will be a core member of the technology team responsible implementing projects based on Python, FastAPI, MCP, LLM, Java and using latest technologies. Excellent opportunity to immerse in and learn within the Wholesale Credit Risk Division and gain exposure to business and technology initiatives targeted to maintain lead position among its competitors.

Job Requirements

• Research and resolve complex issues, escalating as appropriate.
• 3+ years of hands on experience in building an enterprise scale highly componentized application using Python, FastAPI
• Hands on development experience in Python
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes and other containerized platforms.
• Ability to effectively interact, collaborate with development team
• Ability to effectively communicate development progress to the Project Lead
• Work with developers onshore, offshore and matrix teams to implement a business solution
• Investigate possible bug scenarios and production support issues
• Recent experience with modern Python Development using Large Language models, Model Context Protocol, & Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture
• Experience developing application in Financial Services industry is preferred

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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