Citi is seeking a highly motivated Python Developer (Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst – C12) to join the Wholesale Credit Risk Technology team supporting Institutional Credit Management (ICM). We are looking for a strong technical contributor who can collaborate effectively with onshore and offshore teams to design and deliver innovative technology solutions for the Front Office and Credit Risk business.

This role will be a key part of the team responsible for implementing projects using Python, FastAPI, MCP, LLM technologies, Java, and other modern tools. This is an excellent opportunity to deepen expertise within the Wholesale Credit Risk organization and gain exposure to high-impact business and technology initiatives that help maintain Citi’s competitive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Participate in tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, and model development.
• Contribute to the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas.
• Monitor and contribute to all phases of the development process, including analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation.
• Provide user and operational support on applications to business users.
• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business processes, system processes, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgments.
• Recommend and contribute to the development of security measures during post-implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality.
• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and assist with customer exposure systems.
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining operating standards and processes.
• Serve as an advisor or coach to new or lower-level analysts.
• Operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Exercise independence of judgment and autonomy in day-to-day tasks.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to senior stakeholders and/or other team members within their technical domain.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5 years of hands-on experience building enterprise-scale, componentized applications using Python and FastAPI
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and other containerized platforms
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional development teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to report development progress to the Project Lead
• Experience working with onshore, offshore, and matrixed teams to deliver business solutions
• Ability to troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve potential defects and production support issues
• Recent experience with modern Python development using Large Language Models (LLMs), Model Context Protocol (MCP), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture
• Financial Services industry experience preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S for this position; Citi will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization for this role. Candidate must be located within commuting distance or be willing to relocate to the area.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Irving Texas United States:

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$107,120.00 - $160,680.00
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

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Other Relevant Skills

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