Engineering Lead Analyst (Python) - Vice President

Senior Full-Stack Web Developer
AI Acceleration

About the Team

The AI Acceleration team, part of Citi'sAIorganization, is a small, global team dedicated to building innovative solutions for the wider bank. Our solutions are used by developers across Citi, requiring them to be robust and high-quality. We focus on delivering capabilities that support secure data sharing for Agentic AI, enhance data governance, and drive modern architecture through various tools. This role offers significant exposure to cutting-edge AI solutions and development within a dynamic technical environment.

Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Full-Stack Developer and Technologist with a strongPython(or Java with willingness to learn Java) to joinour flat, agile team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, innovative, and a strong collaborator, contributing to critical projects that advance Citi's AI and data strategy. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone passionate about modern web development and building high-impact platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• User Experience Focus:Design and build intuitive andeasy to useplatform capabilities catering to a diverse end-user audience across the firm.

• AI-Powered UI Interoperability:Drive the vision and implementation of AI to enhance user interface interactions and improve workflows.

• Technical Leadership:Lead and manage technical components within the team, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving best practices.

• Software Development:Develop, implement, and maintain high-quality code using object-oriented programming principles in languages such as Java, Python, or Golang.

• CI/CD & DevOps:Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment.

• Troubleshooting:Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve technical problems and bugs efficiently.

• Collaboration:Work effectively with teammates on shared components and codebases, fostering a collaborative development environment.

• Mentorship:Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, contributing to their growth and development.

• Quality Assurance:Ensure software quality through rigorous code reviews, technical design reviews, unit testing, and integration testing.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Experience:Proven experience as a senior full-stack software engineer with a passion for modern development. (Python)

• Front-End Expertise:Proficiency in TypeScriptand react.js, HTML, CSSisdesirable.

• Containerization & Cloud:Demonstrated experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (e.g., OpenShift).

• Architecture:Solid understanding of microservices architecture, REST APIs, and message queuing systems.

• Development Principles:Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.

• Programming:Proficient in at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g., Java, Python).

• Fundamentals:Strong grasp of technical fundamentals including networking, databases, and CLI.

• Code Quality:Passion for delivering clean, testable, and maintainable code.

• Soft Skills:Excellent communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Adaptability:Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where requirements may evolve.

Desirable Skills

• Presentation Skills:Strong ability to articulate complex technical ideas and present them effectively to senior leadership.

• Generative AI Knowledge:Understanding of Generative AI capabilities, including system prompts, tool selection, and Model Context Protocol for data and service sharing.

• Team Management:Experience or interest in software team management.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Graduate-level education or continuing education in a related field is a plus.

If you're ready to make a real impact and build something extraordinary at the forefront of AI innovation in financial markets, join us!