Senior Python Developer - AVP

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is looking for a Senior Python Developer - AVP to join its Wholesale Credit Risk Technology team in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in building enterprise-scale applications using Python and FastAPI and collaborate with onshore and offshore teams to deliver innovative solutions.

This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure within the Wholesale Credit Risk Division and work on cutting-edge technology initiatives.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and proven experience in financial services is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands on experience in building enterprise scale applications using Python and FastAPI.
• Hands on development experience in Python.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve complex issues, escalating as appropriate.
• Work with developers onshore, offshore and matrix teams to implement a business solution.
• Investigate possible bug scenarios and production support issues.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

CI/CD pipelines

Kubernetes

Large Language models

Financial Services industry

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree

Job description

Senior Python Developer - AVP

Job Req Id: 26949297

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Job Type: Hybrid

Posted: Apr. 09, 2026

Job Overview

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.

Citi is seeking a highly motivated candidate for Senior Python developer in Wholesale Credit Risk Technology team that serves Institutional Credit Management (ICM). We are looking for a talented professional with a solid technical acumen to partner with onshore and offshore teams and design and deliver innovative technology solution for the front office, Credit Risk Business. The candidate will be a core member of the technology team responsible implementing projects based on Python, FastAPI, MCP, LLM, Java and using latest technologies. Excellent opportunity to immerse in and learn within the Wholesale Credit Risk Division and gain exposure to business and technology initiatives targeted to maintain lead position among its competitors.

Job Requirements

• Research and resolve complex issues, escalating as appropriate.
• 5+ years of hands on experience in building an enterprise scale highly componentized application using Python, FastAPI.
• Hands on development experience in Python.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes and other containerized platforms.
• Ability to effectively interact, collaborate with development team.
• Ability to effectively communicate development progress to the Project Lead.
• Work with developers onshore, offshore and matrix teams to implement a business solution.
• Investigate possible bug scenarios and production support issues.
• Recent experience with modern Python Development using Large Language models, Model Context Protocol, & Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture.
• Experience developing application in Financial Services industry is preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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