Senior Lead Python Engineer, Applications Development Group Manager, Senior Vice President

Citi

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Rutherford, NJ
Salary
$176,720–$265,080 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
29 days ago
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TL;DR · Senior Lead Python Engineer, Applications Development Group Manager, Senior Vice President

The Senior Lead Python Engineer - Applications Development Group Manager - Senior Vice President leads the Retail and Wealth Risk Engineering organization within Enterprise Risk Technology. This leadership role involves defining the strategy and architecture for enterprise-scale AI agent platforms, Python-based data ecosystems, and full-stack solutions. You will manage multiple agile scrum teams of engineers, including those using AI-assisted tools like Devin.AI and GitHub Copilot. Key responsibilities include building high-volume data pipelines, microservices, and GenAI agent ecosystems while ensuring compliance with Model Risk Management and regulatory programs like CCAR and FDIC. Required technical skills include Python, PySpark, Databricks, Kafka, FastAPI, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, and LLMs like Gemini. You will solve complex problems regarding data federation, data mesh architecture, and scalable risk analytics in a regulated environment.

What you'll do

  • Lead multiple agile scrum teams of 15+ engineers to deliver Python-based data ecosystems and full-stack solutions.
  • Define and execute the enterprise strategy for AI agent platforms and scalable GenAI solutions.
  • Serve as the senior technical authority for microservices-based applications, data engineering pipelines, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Drive the adoption of the AI Product Development Lifecycle (AI PDLC), including model governance and compliance.
  • Lead the development of high-volume data pipelines using PySpark, Databricks, and Kafka for regulatory reporting.
  • Architect GenAI agent ecosystems using LLMs and implement Human-in-the-Loop frameworks for auditability and compliance.
  • Integrate AI-assisted development tools like Devin.AI and GitHub Copilot into the software development lifecycle.
  • Translate regulatory and business requirements from Risk and Finance stakeholders into scalable engineering solutions.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of relevant experience in enterprise application development, data engineering, or AI platform engineering in regulated environments.
  • 8+ years of experience leading multi-team Agile organizations of 20+ engineers, including hybrid AI-assisted teams.
  • Advanced expertise in Python, PySpark, and the Databricks ecosystem for large-scale data processing and ELT/ETL pipelines.
  • Proven experience architecting and implementing enterprise AI/GenAI platforms, including agentic AI frameworks, LLM integrations, and prompt engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools like Devin.AI and GitHub Copilot integrated into engineering workflows.
  • Strong experience with microservices architecture, APIs, cloud-native deployment (Kubernetes/OpenShift), and event-driven platforms like Kafka.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Master’s degree (preferred).

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