As a senior Apps Dev Tech Lead Python Data Engineer in the fast-moving Credit Risk Technology team, you will architect and develop scalable Python-based applications for credit risk management, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to integrate platforms and enhance systems. Your daily tasks include designing microservices architectures, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards, and applying AI capabilities to modernize workflows. You must have extensive experience in Python, SQL, and cloud-native technologies like FastAPI, Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux environments. This role requires expertise in system architecture, data flows, and distributed systems, as well as a deep understanding of credit risk management within a regulated environment.
Skills
Python
FastAPI
Pydantic
Django
Kubernetes
Docker
Microservices
CI/CD
Linux
SQL
TDD
Unit testing
OpenAI
Anthropic
Google
Meta
Neo4j
Spark
Hadoop
Prometheus
Grafana
What you'll do
Architect and design scalable Python-based applications for credit risk management.
Integrate platforms with risk, product, and technology teams to enhance systems.
Resolve complex business process issues through deep system analysis and industry standards.
Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture, data security, and infrastructure guidelines.
Lead technical projects, mentor mid-level engineers, and enforce coding and testing standards.
Design microservices-based architectures for scalability, resilience, observability, and maintainability.
Apply AI and GenAI to modernize credit risk workflows and automate analysis.
What we're looking for
10–15 years of experience in application development or systems engineering.
Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL with hands-on API-driven service building.
Proven expertise in designing microservices architectures and deploying containerized services.
Deep understanding of system architecture, data flows, and distributed systems.
Strong track record in unit testing, TDD, and automated quality controls.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in application, platform, or service domain.
Market check
Salary context
This
$142,320–$213,480
range sits above
36%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$176,400–$225,100
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$157,200–$223,750
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Citi
Citi is one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, proudly serving millions of customers across the United States.
Citi currently has
328 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$125,760–$188,640
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