Gen AI Python AVP Engineer — AI Backend & RAG

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Tampa, FL is seeking a Gen AI - Python Engineer (Assistant Vice President) to design, build, and scale AI-powered applications. You will work with GenAI APIs such as OpenAI and Gemini, implement RAG systems, and contribute to backend services using FastAPI, Flask, or Django.

The role focuses on delivering secure, scalable Python solutions, collaborating with product managers and data scientists, and maintaining high code quality with tests and reviews.

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional Python software development
• Experience with GenAI APIs (OpenAI, Gemini)
• Experience with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) systems

Responsibilities

• Contribute to feasibility studies, IT planning, and cost estimates
• Develop, test, and implement AI-driven applications with GenAI APIs
• Design and optimize Python backend services using FastAPI/Flask/Django
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements
• Write unit and integration tests; perform code reviews

Skills

Python

Generative AI

APIs (OpenAI, Gemini)

RAG systems

CI/CD

Git

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FastAPI

Flask

Django

Databases (Relational/NoSQL)

Job description

Citi in Tampa, FL is seeking a Gen AI - Python Engineer (Assistant Vice President) to design, build, and scale AI-powered applications. You will work with GenAI APIs such as OpenAI and Gemini, implement RAG systems, and contribute to backend services using FastAPI, Flask, or Django.

The role focuses on delivering secure, scalable Python solutions, collaborating with product managers and data scientists, and maintaining high code quality with tests and reviews.