Citigroup, Inc

Gen AI Python Developer - Assistant Vice President

Citigroup, Inc • $94K — $141K *
Mississauga, ON L4T 0A1In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Applications Development with a focus on Python.
  • Subject Matter Expert in Python application development with advanced knowledge of frameworks like Django and Flask.
  • Proficiency in software architecture principles and distributed system design.
  • Strong experience managing the delivery of complex software projects from inception to deployment.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate expertise in software development and industry best practices.
  • Contribute actively to implementing features and writing high-quality code.
  • Collaborate with engineers to define and evolve system architecture and design.
  • Guide on scalable and efficient solutions aligned with business needs.
  • Participate as a code-contributing member of an Agile team to meet sprint goals.
  • Stay informed on emerging technologies and evaluate their impact on the organization.
  • Assess risks related to business decisions while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Benefits

  • Collaborate in a dynamic and innovative technical environment.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies and frameworks.
  • Opportunities for professional development and knowledge sharing.
  • Engagement in a culture that promotes technical excellence and innovation.
  • Flexible working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Python Developer (Applications Development Sr Programmer Analyst - C12) with hands-on experience developing Gen AI solutions. As a developer, you will leverage your deep technical knowledge to drive the creation of high-quality software products. You will also be expected to share your technical expertise and promote a culture of technical excellence within the team. The developer will work with a Team Lead and will be a code-contributing member of the team that will deliver solutions against the sprint-level commitments.

Responsibilities
  • Demonstrating technical knowledge and expertise in software development, including programming languages, frameworks, and best practices.
  • Actively contributes to the implementation of features and technical solutions. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that meets the highest standards of quality.
  • Collaborate with other Engineers to define and evolve the overall system architecture and design.
  • Provide guidance on scalable, robust, and efficient solutions that align with business requirements and industry best practices.
  • Code contributing member of an Agile team, working to deliver sprint goals.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends. Evaluate their potential impact on the organization and provide recommendations for technology adoption and innovation.
  • 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.


Core Technical Proficiency:
  • Expert-level knowledge of Python and its robust ecosystem, with extensive hands-on experience in building scalable, resilient, and high-performance applications.
  • Experience with various database technologies, including relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis).
  • Proven expertise in designing, developing, and consuming secure RESTful APIs and other inter-application integration patterns.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) and establishing robust automated deployment pipelines.
  • Strong background in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including significant experience with containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Advanced troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization skills for complex, distributed applications and systems.
  • Proficiency in automated testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, unittest).
  • Solid understanding of secure coding practices and application security principles (e.g., OWASP Top 10, data encryption, access control mechanisms).
  • Experience in modern version control systems, particularly Git, including advanced branching strategies and pull request workflows.


Artificial Intelligence (AI) Proficiency:
  • Exposure with AI/Machine Learning tools, frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn), and platforms.
  • Practical experience using any of AI tools such as Copilot, Devin, Windsurf, Antigravity, and AI models like Claude/Gemini/GPT.
  • Experience with Agentic AI tools and their application in development workflows, exposure in writing Agents, Skills and creating Agentic frameworks
  • Understanding and practical application of Generative AI concepts and tool usage.


Desirable Qualifications:
  • Experience or familiarity with Java development, particularly within enterprise-level application contexts.
  • Knowledge of modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) for full-stack development capabilities.


Desirable Domain Knowledge:
  • Understanding of financial services industry domain, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.


Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in Applications Development or Systems Analysis, with a substantial and demonstrated focus on Python technologies.
  • Proven experience in successfully delivering complex software development projects from inception to production deployment.
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Python application development, encompassing advanced knowledge of frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI), best practices, and design patterns.
  • Strong proficiency in software architecture principles, distributed system design patterns (e.g., Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture), and object-oriented programming.
  • Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
  • Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements


Education:
  • Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience


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

Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Applications Development

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$94,300.00 - $141,500.00

Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.

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

Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.

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Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides financial products and services. The company operates through two segments, Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment offers traditional banking services to retail customers through retail banking, commercial banking, Citi-branded cards, and Citi retail services. The ICG segment offers various banking, and financial products and services to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients. This segment provides wholesale banking products and services, including fixed-income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, derivative services, equity and fixed-income research, corporate lending, investment banking, and advisory services, private banking, cash management, trade finance, and securities services. Citi is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and the company invests in initiatives that promote economic progress.

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Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$89.6 million
Founded
1812
5 Year Trend
+4.6%
NASDAQ
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