Python Developer Assistant Vice President

The Python Developer Assistant Vice President 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: * Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas * Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as 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 process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement * Recommend and develop security measures in 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 install and assist customer exposure systems * Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes * Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts * Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision. * Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy. * Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members. * 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. This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. 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: * 7+ 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...