Python Backend development Assistant Vice president

Citi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Chennai is seeking an experienced Senior Programmer Analyst responsible for developing and implementing new application systems. The role involves managing software development phases, building secure back-end services, and ensuring smooth delivery of engineering projects.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience with Node.js and Python, as well as knowledge in CI/CD systems and application security best practices. This full-time position is geared towards those who thrive in agile environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Python.
• Strong experience with Node.js for back-end and services development.
• Experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, microservices patterns.
• Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD systems including Tekton, Harness, Git-based pipelines.
• Strong debugging and problem-resolution skills across UI, backend, APIs, and infrastructure layers.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of software development: design, coding, testing, deployment, and support.
• Develop robust back-end services, and API layers with secure and scalable patterns.
• Build microservices, API gateways, integration flows, and modular service components.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Tekton, Harness, and Git-based workflows.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across application, networking, OS, API, and data layers.

Skills

Node.js

Python

REST APIs

GraphQL

MongoDB

NoSQL/SQL databases

Docker

CI/CD systems

Ansible

Linux

Networking concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Docker

Tekton

Harness

Git

Job description

Overview

The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with Node.js, and Python for back-end and services development
• Development and consumption of REST APIs, GraphQL, microservices patterns
• Knowledge of MongoDB, NoSQL/SQL databases, data modeling, indexing, and performance optimization
• Experience with containers (Docker), container orchestration basics
• Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD systems including Tekton, Harness, Git-based pipelines
• Ability to build automated deployments, environment provisioning, and packaging
• Experience with Ansible for configuration management, automation scripts, and infra-as-code tasks
• Strong understanding of Linux and Windows operating environments
• Basic to intermediate understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancers, firewalls, routing, ports, protocols, etc.)
• Knowledge of application monitoring, logging, performance tuning, and memory management.
• Strong debugging and problem-resolution skills across UI, backend, APIs, and infrastructure layers
• Experience implementing application security, authentication, authorization, and best practices
• Ability to collaborate in agile environments and contribute to engineering standards
• Experience managing or participating in successful delivery of end-to-end engineering projects

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of software development: design, coding, testing, deployment, and support
• Develop robust back-end services, and API layers with secure and scalable patterns
• Build microservices, API gateways, integration flows, and modular service components
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Tekton, Harness, and Git-based workflows
• Write automation scripts and configuration tasks using Ansible
• Deploy and optimize applications on Linux/Windows servers and containerized environments
• Troubleshoot complex issues across application, networking, OS, API, and data layers
• Provide architectural guidance, define best practices, and enforce coding standards
• Work closely with business users, product owners, and engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Recommend and implement security measures, ensuring secure design and deployment
• Produce clear documentation, operational runbooks, and technical design artifacts

Qualifications

• 8+years of relevant experience in Python
• Strong experience with Node.js, and Python for back-end and services development
• Development and consumption of REST APIs, GraphQL, microservices patterns
• Knowledge of MongoDB, NoSQL/SQL databases, data modeling, indexing, and performance optimization
• Experience with containers (Docker), container orchestration basics
• Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD systems including Tekton, Harness, Git-based pipelines
• Ability to build automated deployments, environment provisioning, and packaging
• Experience with Ansible for configuration management, automation scripts, and infra-as-code tasks
• Strong understanding of Linux and Windows operating environments
• Basic to intermediate understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancers, firewalls, routing, ports, protocols, etc.)
• Knowledge of application monitoring, logging, performance tuning, and memory management
• Strong debugging and problem-resolution skills across UI, backend, APIs, and infrastructure layers
• Experience implementing application security, authentication, authorization, and best practices
• Ability to collaborate in agile environments and contribute to engineering standards
• Experience managing or participating in successful delivery of end-to-end engineering projects
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
• 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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