Python Developer

Citi; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi seeks a skilled Python developer to join the Wholesale Credit Risk Technology team. You will partner with onshore and offshore teams to design and deliver innovative technology solutions for the front office and Credit Risk Business.

The role emphasizes modern Python development, FastAPI, LLM integration, and scalable enterprise-grade software delivery. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on Python experience, familiarity with CI/CD and Kubernetes, and strong collaboration and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience building enterprise-scale Python apps with FastAPI.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and container platforms like Kubernetes.
• Experience with Python development using LLMs and RAG.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve complex issues, escalating as appropriate.
• Collaborate with onshore, offshore and matrix teams to deliver solutions.
• Communicate development progress to the Project Lead.
• Investigate possible bug scenarios and production support issues.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Communication

Collaboration

Bug investigation

LLMs

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.

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.

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Job Family Group

Technology

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Job Family

Applications Development

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Time Type

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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