Overview of the Role Citi, a leading global bank, is seeking a talented and passionate Python Developer to join our growing Fixed Income Technology (FIT) team. FIT is responsible for building and delivering technology used across the Fixed Income businesses, which include rates, corporate credit, and securitized markets. Our technology solutions are critical for pricing, hedging, managing trades, market-making, financing, and securitizing products in an increasingly electronic environment. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance Python applications. You will work closely with other developers and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that drive data-driven decision-making within the organization. This role emphasizes the development of robust, scalable, and high-performance Python-based applications. Responsibilities: Design and Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable applications primarily using Python. Implement efficient and optimized code for various business needs. Integrate Python applications with various data sources, APIs, and other systems. Contribute to the design and development of application architectures. Write clean, well-documented, and testable code. Technical Collaboration & Practices: Collaborate effectively with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), adhering to Agile methodologies. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in Python development. Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts, multithreading, and thread pools. Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and deployment platforms like Kubernetes, OpenShift, or ECS. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience developing and deploying production-ready Python applications. Strong experience with core Python, SQL, and database APIs. Experience with Python frameworks (e.g., Django or Flask) is a plus. Familiarity with data processing concepts and related technologies (e.g., Kafka, Apache Spark) is beneficial. Experience using Java is preferred Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Nice to Have: Master's degree in a relevant field. Contributions to open-source projects. Experience working in a cloud environment (AWS, GCP). Familiarity with financial industry concepts. ------------------------------------------------------ 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. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
