Python Developer

Citi; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Belfast is seeking a Python developer within Wholesale Credit Risk Technology to build scalable enterprise applications for front office and Credit Risk teams. You will collaborate with onshore and offshore teams, implement modern Python stacks including FastAPI, and work with containerized platforms such as Kubernetes.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in Python, experience with CI/CD and LLM/RAG architectures, and a background in Financial Services.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience building enterprise-scale Python applications.
• Hands-on Python development experience with FastAPI.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes and containerized platforms.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve complex issues and escalate when needed.
• Collaborate with onshore, offshore and matrix teams to implement solutions.
• Communicate development progress to Project Lead.
• Investigate production issues and support tasks as required.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

CI/CD

Kubernetes

LLM

RAG

Financial Services

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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.

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

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

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.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.

View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.