Python Developer

## Required Qualifications: * Experience & Technical Leadership: * 8+ years of progressive experience in Applications Development or Systems Analysis, with a substantial and demonstrated focus on Python technologies. * Proven experience in successfully leading, architecting, and delivering complex software development projects from inception to production deployment. * Demonstrated expertise in technical leadership, including providing guidance, mentorship, and conducting comprehensive code reviews for development teams. * Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Python application development, encompassing advanced knowledge of frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI), best practices, and design patterns. * Strong proficiency in software architecture principles, distributed system design patterns (e.g., Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture), and object-oriented programming. * Core Technical Proficiency: * Expert-level knowledge of Python and its robust ecosystem, with extensive hands-on experience in building scalable, resilient, and high-performance applications. * Extensive experience with various database technologies, including relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis). * Proven expertise in designing, developing, and consuming secure RESTful APIs and other inter-application integration patterns. * Hands-on experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) and establishing robust automated deployment pipelines. * Strong background in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including significant experience with containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes). * Advanced troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization skills for complex, distributed applications and systems. * Proficiency in automated testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, unittest) and a strong advocate for Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies. * Solid understanding of secure coding practices and application security principles (e.g., OWASP Top 10, data encryption, access control mechanisms). * Expertise in modern version control systems, particularly Git, including advanced branching strategies and pull request workflows. * Artificial Intelligence (AI) Proficiency: * Exposure with AI/Machine Learning tools, frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn), and platforms. * Practical experience using any of AI tools such as Copilot, Devin, Windsurf, Antigravity, and AI models like Claude/Gemini/GPT. * Experience with Agentic AI tools and their application in development workflows, exposure in writing Agents, Skills and creating Agentic frameworks * Understanding and practical application of Generative AI concepts and tool usage. * Methodology & Professional Skills: * Deep understanding and practical experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and fostering collaborative development environments. * Exceptional ability to adjust priorities dynamically and manage multiple tasks effectively as circumstances dictate. * Demonstrated leadership and project management skills, including stakeholder communication and resource allocation. * Consistently demonstrates clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences. ## Desirable Qualifications: * Polyglot Programming Exposure: * Experience or familiarity with Java development, particularly within enterprise-level application contexts. * Big Data & Analytics Exposure: * Exposure to Big Data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka) and experience in building data processing pipelines. * Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and relevant tools. * Frontend Development: * Knowledge of modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) for full-stack development capabilities. * Cloud & Industry Certifications: * Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Azure Developer Associate, Google Cloud Professional Developer). * Industry certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) or Agile methodologies (e.g., CSM, CSPO). * Domain Knowledge: * Understanding of financial services industry domain, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards. \------------------------------------------------------ ## Job Family Group: Technology \------------------------------------------------------ ## Job Family: Applications Development \------------------------------------------------------ ## Time Type: Full time \------------------------------------------------------ ## Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. \------------------------------------------------------ ## Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. \------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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