(Python Developer) Applications Development Sr Programmer Analyst - AVP

The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position 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.

Responsibilities :

Lead the end-to-end technical development, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of real-world, production-level Generative AI solutions within a financial context.

Apply advanced NLP techniques to financial data, refining prompt engineering strategies for Large Language Models (LLMs) to achieve optimal performance and desired outcomes.

Collaborate extensively with business stakeholders to translate complex business needs into robust and scalable GenAI technical requirements and solutions.

Develop, test, and maintain high-quality Python code for GenAI applications, integrating with various data sources, APIs, and vector databases.

Design and implement scalable API architectures for GenAI applications, ensuring seamless integration and efficient data flow.

Proactively troubleshoot and debug GenAI models in production environments, quickly identifying and resolving issues to maintain system stability and performance.

Monitor and optimize MLOps pipelines for GenAI models, ensuring efficient training, deployment, and continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI / CD).

Stay rigorously up to date with the rapidly evolving Generative AI landscape, continuously researching and evaluating new tools, techniques, LLM architectures, and emerging technologies.

Participate actively in team meetings, contributing to strategic discussions, technical design reviews, and knowledge sharing sessions.

Communicate complex technical concepts and GenAI capabilities clearly and effectively to non-technical stakeholders, translating technical jargon into understandable business terms.

Ensure adherence to best practices in MLOps, model governance, data privacy, and responsible AI principles throughout the development lifecycle.

Expert-level Python programming skills are mandatory. This includes deep familiarity with core Python, as well as extensive proficiency in key libraries for AI / ML and GenAI applications :

Data Structures : Lists, dictionaries, sets, etc.

Scientific Computing : NumPy, Pandas, SciPy.

Machine Learning : Scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM.

Deep Learning : TensorFlow, PyTorch.

Generative AI specific Libraries : Transformers, LangChain

Qualifications :

3-5 years of relevant experience

Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications

Experience in managing and implementing successful projects

Working knowledge of consulting / project management techniques / methods

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.

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

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

Anticipated Posting Close Date :

Nov 20, 2025

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