Gen AI/Python Developer - Assistant Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life and accident insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking an Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst to join their team in Tampa, Florida. This role involves contributing to the implementation of application systems and analyzing programming activities in coordination with the Technology team.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of Python experience, familiarity with generative AI frameworks, and a strong understanding of software engineering practices. Competitive benefits, including medical coverage and paid time off, are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Python experience.
• Hands-on experience with generative AI models and frameworks.
• Experience with RESTful API development.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, time and cost estimates.
• Monitor and control phases of development process.
• Analyze complex problems and provide evaluations.
• Recommend and develop security measures post-implementation.
• Consult with users and technology groups on issues.
• Ensure essential procedures are followed.
• Serve as advisor or coach to new analysts.

Skills

Python experience

Generative AI models experience

RESTful API development

Cloud platforms knowledge

Software engineering best practices

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

FastAPI

Flask

Django

Job description

Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst

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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of Python experience.
• Hands‑on experience with generative AI models and frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, etc.).
• Experience with RESTful API development (FastAPI, Flask, or Django).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices (version control, testing, code reviews).
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with prompt engineering and fine‑tuning LLMs.
• Knowledge of MLOps tools and practices.
• Experience with data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Familiarity with Vault, secret management, and secure application development.
• Prior experience in financial services, risk management, or regulated industries.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Benefits

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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