Engineering Lead Analyst (Python) - Vice President

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is looking for an Engineering Lead Analyst (Python) to join their AI Acceleration team. This position focuses on developing innovative AI solutions and requires an experienced Senior Full-Stack Developer skilled in Python and other technologies like TypeScript and React.js.

The ideal candidate will design user-friendly platform capabilities and lead technical initiatives, working collaboratively in a dynamic environment. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering is required, and candidates should demonstrate a passion for clean and maintainable code.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior full-stack software engineer with passion for modern development.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, React.js, HTML, CSS.
• Strong grasp of networking, databases, and CLI.

Responsibilities

• Design and build intuitive platform capabilities.
• Drive vision and implementation of AI.
• Lead and manage technical components within the team.

Skills

Python

Java

TypeScript

React.js

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

OpenShift

microservices architecture

Job description

Engineering Lead Analyst (Python) - Vice President

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Type: On‑Site/Resident | Posted: Jun. 25, 2026

Job Overview

The AI Acceleration team, part of Citi’s AI organization, is a small, global team dedicated to building innovative solutions for the wider bank. This role offers exposure to cutting‑edge AI solutions and development within a dynamic technical environment.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Full‑Stack Developer with strong Python skills (or Java with willingness to learn). The ideal candidate is a self‑starter, innovative, and collaborative, contributing to critical projects that advance Citi’s AI and data strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• User Experience Focus: Design and build intuitive, easy‑to‑use platform capabilities for a diverse end‑user audience across the firm.
• AI‑Powered UI Interoperability: Drive vision and implementation of AI to enhance user interface interactions and workflows.
• Technical Leadership: Lead and manage technical components within the team, ensuring alignment with business objectives and best practices.
• Software Development: Develop, implement, and maintain high‑quality code using OOP principles in Java, Python, or Golang.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment.
• Troubleshooting: Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve technical problems and bugs efficiently.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with teammates on shared components and codebases.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure software quality through rigorous code reviews, technical design reviews, unit testing, and integration testing.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: Proven experience as a senior full‑stack software engineer with passion for modern development (Python).
• Front‑End Expertise: Proficiency in TypeScript and React.js, HTML, CSS.
• Containerization & Cloud: Demonstrated experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as OpenShift.
• Architecture: Solid understanding of microservices architecture, REST APIs, and message queuing systems.
• Development Principles: Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
• Programming: Proficient in at least one object‑oriented programming language (Java, Python).
• Fundamentals: Strong grasp of networking, databases, and CLI.
• Code Quality: Passion for clean, testable, maintainable code.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment where requirements may evolve.

Desirable Skills

• Presentation Skills: Ability to articulate complex technical ideas and present them to senior leadership.
• Generative AI Knowledge: Understanding of generative AI capabilities, system prompts, tool selection, and Model Context Protocol for data and service sharing.
• Team Management: Experience or interest in software team management.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Graduate‑level education or continuing education in a related field is a plus.

If you’re ready to make a real impact and build something extraordinary at the forefront of AI innovation in financial markets, join us!

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