Hybrid VP: Python Platform & Credit Risk Architect

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Lead Python Developer - Vice President to architect and deliver scalable risk analytics platforms. You will drive Python-centric systems, microservices, and AI-enabled workflows in a hybrid environment across global teams.

Lead design reviews, mentor engineers, ensure security/compliance, and partner with risk, data, and platform teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in application development or systems engineering.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL with strong software engineering fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience building API-driven services using FastAPI, Pydantic, and/or Django.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and deliver scalable Python-based applications supporting credit risk analytics, workflows, and reporting.
• Partner with risk and product leadership to integrate platforms and enable new products.
• Ensure solutions adhere to enterprise architecture, data, security, and infrastructure blueprints.
• Design and evolve microservices-based architectures for scalability and observability.
• Mentor engineers and allocate work to team members.

Skills

Python

SQL

API frameworks

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

Unit testing

TDD

LLMs

AI governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

FastAPI

Pydantic

Django

OpenAI API

Job description

Citi is seeking a Lead Python Developer - Vice President to architect and deliver scalable risk analytics platforms. You will drive Python-centric systems, microservices, and AI-enabled workflows in a hybrid environment across global teams.

Lead design reviews, mentor engineers, ensure security/compliance, and partner with risk, data, and platform teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.