GenAI App Developer Lead Analyst - Python - Vice President

Citi; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Citi is seeking an experienced Senior Python Application Developer in Tampa, FL. You will design, develop, and deliver robust, scalable applications with 9+ years of hands-on Python experience, focusing on finance and risk domains.

The role emphasizes architecture, SDLC best practices, and collaboration across Risk, Quants, FO, DevOps, and Production Support to ensure high-quality solutions within tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of hands-on Python application development experience.
• Expert-level Python 3.x and frameworks (FastAPI, SQLAlchemy).
• Experience with microservices, distributed systems, and RESTful APIs.
• Strong UNIX/Linux experience and CI/CD tooling.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on implementation and architecture of Python frameworks for scalable, resilient, and performant applications.
• Develop solutions adhering to architectural standards using deep technical and business domain knowledge.
• Enforce SDLC best practices and contribute to code quality via reviews.
• Collaborate with Risk, Quants, FO, DevOps, and Production Support for delivery.
• Drive development for Stress Testing and Regulatory Risk projects in Market Risk.
• Own technical planning, governance, and initiative delivery in a global matrix.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and technically proficient Senior Python Application Developer with 9+ years of hands‑on experience to design, develop, and deliver robust, performant and scalable applications. This role demands deep technical expertise and a strong focus on execution, preferably within finance and risk domains.

Key Technical Responsibilities

• Lead hands‑on implementation and architecture of Python frameworks for scalable, resilient, and performant applications.
• Develop solutions adhering to architectural standards, utilizing in‑depth technical and business domain knowledge.
• Enforce industry‑standard SDLC best practices and contribute to code quality through reviews.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Risk, Quants, FO, DevOps, Production Support) for seamless delivery.
• Drive development for Stress Testing and Regulatory Risk projects in the Market Risk domain.
• Manage project technical aspects, including planning, governance, and taking ownership of initiatives.
• Deliver high‑quality solutions independently within a globally matrixed environment and under tight deadlines.

Core Python & System Development

• 9+ years of hands‑on experience in Application Development, primarily with Python.
• Expert‑level Python 3.x proficiency for scalable, resilient, and high‑performance applications.
• Advanced knowledge of Python frameworks (FastAPI, SqlAlchemy), best practices, and design patterns.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and distributed system design (Microservices, Event‑Driven Architecture).
• Extensive experience with relational (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis), including advanced SQL.
• Proven expertise in designing, developing, and securing RESTful APIs and integration patterns.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD systems (Tekton/Jenkins/GitHub Actions, Harness/GitLab CI) for automated deployment.
• Highly experienced with Unix‑based operating systems.

Cloud & DevOps

• A working understanding of containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Able to troubleshoot/debug and optimize performance on distributed systems.
• Proficiency in automated testing frameworks (Pytest, unittest) and TDD methodologies.
• Solid understanding of secure coding practices and application security principles (OWASP Top 10).
• Expertise in Git for standard branching and pull request workflows.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration (Exposure)

• Exposure to AI/ML tools and frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit‑learn).
• Practical experience with AI tools (Copilot, Devin, Claude/Gemini/GPT) for development workflows.
• Experience with Agentic AI tools, including writing Agents and Skills, and contributing to Agentic frameworks.
• Understanding and practical application of Generative AI concepts in software development.

Professional Skills

• Deep understanding and practical experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Exceptional ability to manage priorities and tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical, logical, systems thinking, and critical analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and collaborate effectively in global teams.

Desirable Qualifications

• Self‑starting and problem solving nature.
• Polyglot Programming Exposure (e.g. other language likes Java, C# or other paradigms such as imperative/functional/reactive programming).
• Big Data Technologies (Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka) and data warehousing.
• Frontend Development (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Relevant Cloud or Industry Certifications.
• Experience with banking domain (pricing, risk), CFA/FRM certification.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$113,840.00 - $170,760.00

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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