Senior Python Developer Vice President

The Senior Python Developer Vice President is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities. Responsibilities: * Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements * Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards * Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint * Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation * Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals * Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions * Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary * 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. Education: * Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience * Master’s degree preferred This role requires a highly experienced and technically proficient individual to lead the development and delivery of critical applications within the Python ecosystem. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership and project management capabilities to drive innovation and ensure the successful execution of strategic initiatives. * Experience & Technical Leadership: * 10+ 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...