Senior Python Developer - AVP

Overview

As a Senior Python Developer in Citi's Wholesale Credit Risk Technology team, you will build and maintain enterprise-grade Python and FastAPI solutions that support front-office and risk functions. You will collaborate with onshore/offshore teams and leverage modern AI-focused tech, including LLMs and RAG architectures, to keep Citi ahead in credit risk infrastructure. You will navigate production issues, implement robust CI/CD pipelines, and work within a risk-focused financial services environment. This role offers exposure to business initiatives and an opportunity to shape scalable risk platforms.

Pay / Benefits

• generous holiday allowance 27 days
• discretional annual performance bonus
• private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise-scale Python applications using FastAPI
• Collaborate with onshore, offshore and matrix teams to deliver business solutions
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes-based deployments
• Investigate and resolve complex production issues and bugs
• Engage with modern AI technologies (LLMs, Model Context Protocol, RAG) to enhance risk workflows
• Communicate development progress to Project Lead and stakeholders
• Support financial services applications with a focus on front-office and risk management
• Participate in architectural discussions and technical design reviews

Key requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on Python development experience
• Proven experience with FastAPI
• Hands-on development in Python
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes
• Strong collaboration and communication with development teams
• Ability to work with onshore, offshore, and matrix teams
• Experience with AI-related tech including LLMs, Model Context Protocol, and RAG
• Experience in Financial Services is preferred

• collaboration
• effective communication
• problem-solving
• Python
• FastAPI
• CI/CD