Senior Python Developer - AVP

Citi; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Generous holiday allowance

Discretional annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Learning and development resources

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Python developer to join the Wholesale Credit Risk Technology team. You will design and deliver modern technology solutions using Python, FastAPI, and related technologies to support Institutional Credit Management.

The role involves collaborating with onshore and offshore teams in a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on Python experience, is proficient with CI/CD and Kubernetes, and has familiarity with LLM/RAG architectures in a financial

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience building enterprise-scale, componentized applications using Python and FastAPI.
• Hands-on development experience in Python.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes and other containerized platforms.
• Ability to interact effectively with development teams and communicate progress to leadership.
• Experience with modern Python development using Large Language Models, Model Context Protocol, and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Experience in Financial Services domain is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver innovative technology solutions for front office and Credit Risk teams.
• Collaborate with onshore and offshore teams to implement business solutions.
• Investigate issues, support production, and ensure robust software delivery.
• Stay current with modern Python tooling and architectures relevant to risk management.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

CI/CD

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Java

LLM

Job description

• Paid Parental Leave

Citi is seeking a highly motivated candidate for Senior 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.
• 5+ 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

What We Can Offer You

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

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