Generative AI Senior Engineer (Python/Java) – Vice President

Citi; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst in Maharashtra, India. This senior-level role focuses on leading application systems analysis and programming activities, requiring over 10 years of experience in Apps Development. Candidates must have expertise in Large Language Models and strong programming skills in languages like Python and SQL. The position involves collaboration with management teams and providing technical leadership and guidance in application development and AI systems.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role.
• Deep expertise in Large Language Models including OpenAI, Gemini, Claude.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python, FastAPI, async programming, SQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and programming activities for application systems.
• Partner with management teams for system enhancements.
• Provide expertise in application programming and design adherence.

Skills

Apps Development

Large Language Models (LLMs)

Python

FastAPI

async programming

SQL

AI APIs

ML/DL concepts

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Docker

Cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Gen-AI frameworks

Vector databases

Job description

Overview

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve a variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in application programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency

Recommended Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Deep expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs) including OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, Llama, and local/open‑source models
• Strong hands‑on experience with Python, FastAPI, async programming, SQL and high‑performance AI APIs
• Extensive experience with Gen‑AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, and Hugging Face
• Proven experience designing and implementing:
  • Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) systems
  • Vector databases (PostgreSQL + pgvector, Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS, etc.)
  • Advanced retrieval strategies (hybrid search, re‑ranking, metadata filtering)
• Experience with multi‑agent systems, workflow orchestration, and stateful AI applications
• Solid grounding in ML/DL concepts, with hands‑on experience using PyTorch and/or TensorFlow, including fine‑tuning and embeddings
• Strong understanding of prompt engineering, workflow design, and Gen‑AI optimization (latency, cost, accuracy)
• Experience deploying Gen‑AI systems using Docker, production APIs, and monitoring/observability tools
• Understanding of AI system evaluation, safety, and governance (hallucination handling, guardrails, feedback loops)
• Tech leadership responsibilities including architecture ownership, design reviews, and mentoring AI engineers
• Familiarity with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Extensive experience in system analysis and programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

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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