Technical Lead (Machine Learning, Python) - C13 - VP - Pune

The Applications Development Senior Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage one or more Applications Development teams in an effort to accomplish established goals as well as conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)
• Utilize in-depth knowledge and skills across multiple Applications Development areas to provide technical oversight across systems and applications
• Review and analyze proposed technical solutions for projects
• Contribute to formulation of strategies for applications development and other functional areas
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual data in complicated and unique situations
• Impact the Applications Development area through monitoring delivery of end results, participate in budget management, and handling day-to-day staff management issues, including resource management and allocation of work within the team/project
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards negotiating with external parties when 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 8-13 years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry
• Experience as Applications Development Manager
• Experience as senior level in an Applications Development role
• Stakeholder and people management experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Proven project management skills
• Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred
  
  

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

Technical Qualifications:

• 8-13 years of relevant experience.
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python or Java for developing machine learning models and applications.
• Generative AI: Hands-on experience with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, or similar.
• Trade Finance Systems: Strong knowledge of Trade Finance processes, including Letters of Credit (LC), Bills, and related workflows.
• Frontend Development: Strong experience with Angular or React.js for building user interfaces.
• DevOps: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes for deploying and managing ML models.
• 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
  
  

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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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