Senior Python Developer Vice President

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Python Developer – Vice President to lead high-scale data processing platforms in a hybrid role. You will drive architecture, coding standards, testing, and implementation across teams, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with product and risk stakeholders.

The role requires deep CS fundamentals, strong Python expertise, and experience delivering reliable software in a regulated financial services environment. This is a senior, globally oriented position.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Extensive Python development experience with scalable platforms.
• Experience with SQL and Unix environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead applications development and programming activities in alignment with Citi's architecture blueprint.
• Partner with multiple management teams to deploy product enhancements and process improvements.
• Provide in-depth analysis and interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Coach and mentor mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as needed.
• Assess risk in business decisions and ensure compliance with laws, rules, and Citi policies.

Skills

Data Structures

Algorithms

Python

Unix

SQL

Leadership

Project Management

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

Senior Python Developer – Vice President

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Job Req Id:

26951880

Location(s):

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Apr. 02, 2026

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Job Overview

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications:

• Strong at Data Structure, Algorithms
• Skilled senior core python developer with 10 - 15 years of experience with software building and platform engineering.
• Extensive development expertise in building the high scaled and performant software platforms for data computation and processing.
• Expert level knowledge of core python concepts and libraries such as pandas, numpy and scipy and well versed with OOPs concepts and design patterns.
• Strong computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, databases and operating systems.
• Highly experienced with Unix based operating systems
• Strong analytical and logical skills.
• Hands-on experience in writing SQL queries.
• Experience with source code management tools such as Bitbucket, Git etc
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

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

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Experienced working in Investment banking domain – Pricing / Quantitative / Market Risk

CFA/FRM certification (nice to have)

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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