Lead Python Engineer Senior Vice President

Citi

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Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Rutherford, NJNew York, NY
Salary
$176,720–$265,080 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $221k
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This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $174,500–$224,062 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $221k versus about $199k for comparable roles.

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Citi is one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, proudly serving millions of customers across the United States.

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TL;DR · Lead Python Engineer Senior Vice President

Lead Python Engineer-Senior Vice President The Lead Python Engineer-Senior Vice President joins the technology team to design, develop, and deliver scalable, high-performance applications within the market risk domain. This role focuses on building robust software for stress testing and regulatory risk projects while ensuring adherence to architectural standards and SDLC best practices. The successful candidate will manage project technical aspects, including planning and governance, while collaborating with cross-functional teams like Risk and Quants. Key technologies include Python 3.x, FastAPI, Django, Flask, and various databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, and Redis. The role requires expertise in distributed systems, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab. Additionally, the position involves working with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP, alongside AI/ML frameworks including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and LangChain to solve complex quantitative and calculation-intensive problems.

What you'll do

  • Design and architect scalable, high-performance Python frameworks for critical financial applications.
  • Develop software solutions specifically for Stress Testing and Regulatory Risk projects in the Market Risk domain.
  • Implement and manage distributed systems using microservices, event-driven architecture, and containerization.
  • Build and secure RESTful APIs while ensuring integration across various database systems like PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
  • Execute automated testing and performance optimization for high-availability production environments.
  • Manage project technical aspects including planning, governance, and ownership of key initiatives.
  • Integrate AI/ML tools and frameworks into development workflows and software solutions.
  • Enforce SDLC best practices and maintain code quality through rigorous peer reviews.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in application development, primarily with Python.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python 3.x, including frameworks like FastAPI, Django, or Flask.
  • Advanced knowledge of software architecture, distributed systems (microservices), and secure coding practices.
  • Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis).
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker), and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience developing quantitative or calculation-intensive solutions using advanced computation libraries.
  • Exposure to AI/ML tools, frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), and Generative AI concepts.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

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