Senior Python GEN AI Development Vice President

Citi; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Applications Development Senior Manager in India to lead one or more development teams, providing technical oversight and delivering complex software solutions. You will shape development strategies, review technical proposals, and ensure alignment with business goals.

The role requires strong leadership, 13+ years of software experience, and hands-on Python expertise, with exposure to AI tools like Copilot/Devin/Claude.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 13+ years of software development or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership, people management, and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more Applications Development teams to achieve goals and manage personnel duties.
• Provide technical oversight across systems and applications with in-depth knowledge.
• Review proposed technical solutions and contribute to strategy for development and other functions.
• Monitor delivery, manage budget and resources, and ensure compliance with laws and company standards.

Skills

Python

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Copilot

Devin

Claude

Job description

The Applications Development Senior Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more Applications Development teams in an effort to accomplish established goals as well as conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)
• Utilize in-depth knowledge and skills across multiple Applications Development areas to provide technical oversight across systems and applications
• Review and analyze proposed technical solutions for projects
• Contribute to formulation of strategies for applications development and other functional areas
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual data in complicated and unique situations
• Impact the Applications Development area through monitoring delivery of end results, participate in budget management, and handling day-to-day staff management issues, including resource management and allocation of work within the team/project
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards negotiating with external parties when 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Recommended Qualifications

• 13+ years of software development experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of Python or similar programming language.
• Knowledge of building application/products that leverage LLMs to reason, plan, execute tools and operate independently with minimal human intervention.
• Exposure to AI tools like Copilot, Devin, Claude etc.
• Experience as senior level in an Applications Development role
• Stakeholder and people management experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills and proven project management skills
• Good knowledge of industry practices and standards
• 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.

Full time

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