Application Development Lead Analyst (Python) - Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking a seasoned Senior Full-Stack Developer and Technologist to join the AI Acceleration team in Pune, India. The role requires a strong proficiency in Python, an innovative mindset, and collaboration skills to advance Citi's AI and data strategy.

Key responsibilities include building user-friendly platform capabilities and leading technical projects. The ideal candidate will possess solid expertise in modern web development, cloud technologies, and a strong understanding of technical fundamentals. Join us and be part of cutting-edge AI innovation in financial markets!

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior full-stack software engineer with passion for modern development.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, REST APIs, and message queuing systems.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and build intuitive platform capabilities catering to diverse users.
• Lead technical components within the team ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

React.js

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Microservices architecture

DevSecOps principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

OpenShift

Job description

About the Team

The AI Acceleration team, part of Citi's AI organization, is a small, global team dedicated to building innovative solutions for the wider bank. Our solutions are used by developers across Citi, requiring them to be robust and high-quality. We focus on delivering capabilities that support secure data sharing for Agentic AI, enhance data governance, and drive modern architecture through various tools. This role offers significant exposure to cutting-edge AI solutions and development within a dynamic technical environment.

Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Full-Stack Developer and Technologist with a strong Python (or Java with willingness to learn Java) to join our flat, agile team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, innovative, and a strong collaborator, contributing to critical projects that advance Citi's AI and data strategy. This is a hands‑on engineering role for someone passionate about modern web development and building high-impact platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• User Experience Focus: Design and build intuitive and easy to use platform capabilities catering to a diverse end‑user audience across the firm.
• AI-Powered UI Interoperability: Drive the vision and implementation of AI to enhance user interface interactions and improve workflows.
• Technical Leadership: Lead and manage technical components within the team, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving best practices.
• Software Development: Develop, implement, and maintain high‑quality code using object‑oriented programming principles in languages such as Java, Python, or Golang.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment.
• Troubleshooting: Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve technical problems and bugs efficiently.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with teammates on shared components and codebases, fostering a collaborative development environment.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, contributing to their growth and development.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure software quality through rigorous code reviews, technical design reviews, unit testing, and integration testing.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: Proven experience as a senior full-stack software engineer with a passion for modern development. Python
• Front‑End Expertise: Proficiency in TypeScript and react.js, HTML, CSS is desirable.
• Containerization & Cloud: Demonstrated experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (e.g., OpenShift).
• Architecture: Solid understanding of microservices architecture, REST APIs, and message queuing systems.
• Development Principles: Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
• Programming: Proficient in at least one object‑oriented programming language (e.g., Java, Python).
• Fundamentals: Strong grasp of technical fundamentals including networking, databases, and CLI.
• Code Quality: Passion for delivering clean, testable, and maintainable code.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment where requirements may evolve.

Desirable Skills

• Presentation Skills: Strong ability to articulate complex technical ideas and present them effectively to senior leadership.
• Generative AI Knowledge: Understanding of Generative AI capabilities, including system prompts, tool selection, and Model Context Protocol for data and service sharing.
• Team Management: Experience or interest in software team management.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Graduate-level education or continuing education in a related field is a plus.

If you're ready to make a real impact and build something extraordinary at the forefront of AI innovation in financial markets, join us!

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