Senior
Python Development Operations Engineer Vice President
Overview of Citi:
Citi is a world-leading global bank. We have approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in more than 100 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. We provide consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. We enable clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity.
Overview of the organization:
The COO Enterprise Solution Engineering capability is responsible for the development of best-in-class technology platforms for Operations, including development of an integrated portfolio of Operations tools, end-to-end solution design for large scale transformation initiatives, design governance, and adoption of Generative AI solutions for driving operational efficiencies.
Role:
This role is for an innovative Full Stack Engineer to help the build out of solutions that comprise of agentic flows & application integration, focusing on process efficiencies, automation, simplification, and risk reduction across enterprise business solutions. The successful candidate will contribute to the technical direction of products and services, instil engineering best practices, and promote cultural change within the organization. This position involves close collaboration with various technology teams to push the adoption of Generative AI technologies and agentic flows across enterprise-wide applications and processes, and to develop partnerships with third-party providers for validating and adopting best-of-breed solutions.
Responsibilities:
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Contribute significantly to engineering & delivery of end-to-end solutions.
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Adopt a product-focused approach, ensuring the development of robust, scalable, and user-friendly solutions.
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Thrive in a fast-paced environment by continuously testing, learning, and tackling cutting-edge problems.
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Actively engage in pair programming, promote lean methodologies, and streamline processes by removing unnecessary bureaucracy.
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Prioritize rapid delivery and iterative development, demonstrating adaptability and a willingness to pivot rather than pursuing a perfect upfront solution.
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Develop foundational components and mature technology capabilities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs).
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Drive the enterprise-wide adoption and successful integration of Generative AI solutions.
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Demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities and a proactive learning mindset, continuously acquiring new skills.
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Exhibit excellent communication and collaboration skills, effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders.
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Be adaptable and resourceful in navigating complex technical and organizational challenges
Qualifications:
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6+ hands-on experience in engineering and executing enterprise solutions that scale effectively.
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5+ years experience and fluency in at least two programming languages, with a strong preference for Python and Java. Proficiency in Javascript/Typescript and Golang is also highly valued.
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3+ years of professional experience in financial services, technology firms, or dynamic start-up environments.
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3+ years experience and good understanding of Language Models (LLMs), transformers, agentic frameworks, vector stores, and search algorithms.
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3+ years experience with relevant frameworks such as Spring (AI, Boot, Core, etc.), Flask, LangChain, LangGraph, and MLFlow.
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3+ years experience and proficiency in database technologies, such as Oracle, Postgres, or MongoDB.
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Experience with messaging and integration platforms like Kafka or JMS/MQ.
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UI development skills with technologies such as React JS or StreamLit.
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Experience designing and implementing REST and WebSocket APIs.
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Familiarity with one of the major cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, or Azure/
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Strong knowledge of infrastructure tools, including Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm.
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Experience with build and deployment (CI/CD) tools such as Jenkins and Gradle.
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Strong engineering experience with high-performance, large-scale distributed systems
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Experience using AI coding assistants such as CoPilot or Devin.
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Strong hands-on experience with Agile delivery, product management, and value stream methodologies.
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Proven track record in producing high-quality project artifacts.
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Demonstrated ability to drive the design, development & implementation of scalable systems.
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Motivated self-starter with the ability to quickly learn new skills and effectively navigate complex organizational structures.
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering or equivalent work experience
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Architecture
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$142,320.00 - $213,480.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
LLM Architecture, Software Development.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Aug 14, 2026
Automated Processing and AI
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