Python Developer - Software Engineer

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

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst in Chennai, India. The role focuses on participating in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team.

The candidate should have 5-8 years of relevant experience, strong Python development skills, and hands-on coding ability, with familiarity across Windows and Linux operating systems and CI/CD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong Python development experience and hands-on coding ability.
• Experience with database systems including MongoDB and Oracle.
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD workflows.
• Experience on Windows and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, and develop/implement new or revised applications to meet business needs.
• Monitor and control all development phases and provide user/operational support.
• Analyze complex problems and evaluate processes against standards; propose solutions.
• Recommend security measures in post-implementation analysis to ensure system functionality.
• Consult with users and technology groups on issues and implement advanced programming solutions.

Education

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Python

MongoDB

Oracle

Git

Linux

Windows

CI/CD tools

Job description

The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
• Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
• Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• 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

• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Python developer to work with existing team building strategic and tactical projects for the Wholesale Lending business
• Hands on software engineer who will be writing code
• 5+ years of experience in python development required
• Full Stack Python web development experience preferred
• Understanding of both relational and non-relational databases
• Experience with MongoDB and/or Oracle preferred
• Experience in the financial services industry required
• Wholesale Lending or Markets Trading experience preferred
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems and able to write shell & batch programs
• Able to work with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment tools
• Demonstrated Subject Matter Expert (SME) in area(s) of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience in version control tools like GIT, Bitbucket.
• Enthusiasm for learning and pursuing to develop new skills

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.

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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