Citi
Posted 3mo ago

Python Backend development Assistant Vice president

Citi
Chennai or Pune
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • developing services
  • implementing pipelines
  • troubleshooting issues
Requirements
  • 8+ years of Python experience
  • Expertise in Node.js
  • REST APIs
  • GraphQL
  • Microservices
  • Databases
  • Docker, CI/CD
  • Ansible
  • Linux/Windows
  • Security
  • Networking, and end-to-end engineering delivery
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Technical tools mentioned
PythonNode.jsREST APIsGraphQLMongoDBNoSQLSQLDockerTektonHarnessGitAnsibleLinuxWindows

Job description

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Required Skills

  • Strong experience with  Node.js, and Python for back-end and services development
  • Development and consumption of REST APIs, GraphQL, microservices patterns
  • Knowledge of MongoDB, NoSQL/SQL databases, data modeling, indexing, and performance optimization
  • Experience with containers (Docker), container orchestration basics
  • Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD systems including Tekton, Harness, Git-based pipelines
  • Ability to build automated deployments, environment provisioning, and packaging
  • Experience with Ansible for configuration management, automation scripts, and infra-as-code tasks
  • Strong understanding of Linux and Windows operating environments
  • Basic to intermediate understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancers, firewalls, routing, ports, protocols, etc.)
  • Knowledge of application monitoring, logging, performance tuning, and memory management.
  • Strong debugging and problem-resolution skills across UI, backend, APIs, and infrastructure layers
  • Experience implementing application security, authentication, authorization, and best practices
  • Ability to collaborate in agile environments and contribute to engineering standards
  • Experience managing or participating in successful delivery of end-to-end engineering projects

Responsibilities

  • Manage all phases of software development: design, coding, testing, deployment, and support
  • Develop robust back-end services, and API layers with secure and scalable patterns
  • Build microservices, API gateways, integration flows, and modular service components
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines using Tekton, Harness, and Git-based workflows
  • Write automation scripts and configuration tasks using Ansible
  • Deploy and optimize applications on Linux/Windows servers and containerized environments
  • Troubleshoot complex issues across application, networking, OS, API, and data layers
  • Provide architectural guidance, define best practices, and enforce coding standards
  • Work closely with business users, product owners, and engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
  • Recommend and implement security measures, ensuring secure design and deployment
  • Produce clear documentation, operational runbooks, and technical design artifacts


Qualifications:

  • 8+years of relevant experience in Python
  • Strong experience with Node.js, and Python for back-end and services development

  • Development and consumption of REST APIs, GraphQL, microservices patterns

  • Knowledge of MongoDB, NoSQL/SQL databases, data modeling, indexing, and performance optimization

  • Experience with containers (Docker), container orchestration basics

  • Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD systems including Tekton, Harness, Git-based pipelines

  • Ability to build automated deployments, environment provisioning, and packaging

  • Experience with Ansible for configuration management, automation scripts, and infra-as-code tasks

  • Strong understanding of Linux and Windows operating environments

  • Basic to intermediate understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancers, firewalls, routing, ports, protocols, etc.)

  • Knowledge of application monitoring, logging, performance tuning, and memory management

  • Strong debugging and problem-resolution skills across UI, backend, APIs, and infrastructure layers

  • Experience implementing application security, authentication, authorization, and best practices

  • Ability to collaborate in agile environments and contribute to engineering standards

  • Experience managing or participating in successful delivery of end-to-end engineering projects

  • Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications

  • Experience in managing and implementing successful projects

  • Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements


  • Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience


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

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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About Citi

A global financial services providing banking and credit services.

Year founded
1812
Employees
219000
Organization type
Public
Headquarters
US

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