Senior Python Lead Engineer — VP Level (Hybrid)

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a highly experienced Senior Python Lead to design, develop, and deliver scalable, high‑performing applications in the Market Risk domain. The role requires deep technical expertise and hands‑on leadership.

You will drive Python architecture, collaborate with Risk, Quants, FO, DevOps, and Production Support, and guide stress testing and regulatory risk initiatives in a globally matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Python application development experience.
• Expert-level Python 3.x and modern frameworks (FastAPI, Django, Flask).
• Strong knowledge of microservices, REST APIs, and databases (SQL/NoSQL).

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on implementation and architecture of Python frameworks for scalable, resilient apps.
• Design and enforce SDLC standards and drive code quality through reviews.
• Collaborate with Risk, Quants, FO, DevOps, and Production Support for delivery.
• Drive stress testing and regulatory risk initiatives in Market Risk.
• Manage technical aspects of projects within a global matrixed environment.

Skills

Python development

Python 3.x

Django

Flask

FastAPI

Distributed systems

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

REST APIs

CI/CD

Unix

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Git

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Job description

Citi is seeking a highly experienced Senior Python Lead to design, develop, and deliver scalable, high‑performing applications in the Market Risk domain. The role requires deep technical expertise and hands‑on leadership.

You will drive Python architecture, collaborate with Risk, Quants, FO, DevOps, and Production Support, and guide stress testing and regulatory risk initiatives in a globally matrixed environment.