Python data engineer - AI and ML applications - Vice president

Citi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Chennai, India is seeking an Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst to drive design and implementation of scalable application systems. You will lead senior developers, coordinate with technology teams, and ensure alignment with architecture blueprints while delivering high-impact solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with management, risk-aware decision-making, and strong coding standards. Master’s degree preferred; 12+ years' experience in engineering or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in an Engineering role.
• Experience in Financial Services or global environment.
• 3+ years of Big Data technologies (Spark, Hive, Hadoop, Storm).
• Strong programming in Python for data manipulation and AI/ML pipelines.
• Knowledge of ELK, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Cloud, AWS S3.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management to define system enhancements and deploy new products and processes.
• Resolve high-impact problems through evaluation of complex business and system processes.
• Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure alignment with architecture blueprint.
• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Analyze how business areas integrate to achieve goals and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as needed.
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws and Citigroup policies.

Skills

Big data technologies

Python for data manipulation

Spark/Hadoop/Storm

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure/AWS

NoSQL databases

Git & CI/CD

Data structures & algorithms

Communication skills

AI/ML pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

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 variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications 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.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in an Engineering role
• Experience working in Financial Services or a large complex and/or global environment.
• 3+ Years of experience on BigData Technologies like Apache Spark , Hive, Hadoop & Storm.
• Extremely strong with data structure, algorithms and design patterns.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python with significant experience in Python for data manipulation and AI/ML pipeline scripting.
• Knowledge on technologies like ELK, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Cloud, AWS S3 etc
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale data solutions for AI/ML applications.
• Knowledge on NOSQL Databases like MongoDB, Hbase, Cassandra etc.
• Knowledge in version control systems (e Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Comprehensive knowledge of design metrics, analytics tools, benchmarking activities and related reporting to identify best practices
• Demonstrated analytic/diagnostic skills
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and partner with virtual teams
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and manage to tight deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
• Proven track record of operational process change and improvement

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.

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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