Lead Generative AI Python Engineer - Vice President

We're searching for a highly skilled and experienced senior engineer and Python expert to lead the design and development of the various AI-related technologies as part of Services Tech AI team. The ideal candidate has an excellent track record in high-scale engineering products and specifically AI solutions. In this role, you'll be a key player in driving innovative AI projects throughout the bank. **Responsibilities** - Lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly complex Python-based GenAI platforms, applications, services, and supporting infrastructure to ensure seamless operation, scalability, and integration of AI capabilities across various Citi business units. - Engage with data science, technical, and business stakeholders to define and design overall architecture for key use-cases, specifically focusing on Python-based solutions for our lines of business. - Drive the deployment of new GenAI products and process improvements, working with internal and external partners to design, validate, and deliver solutions with commercial benefit for Citi, with a strong emphasis on robust Python implementations. - Resolve high-impact technical and business problems, leading projects through in-depth evaluation of complex GenAI business processes, system architecture, and industry standards, providing innovative Python-driven solutions. - Provide expert guidance and advanced knowledge in Python-based programming, ensuring platform design adheres to architectural blueprints and best practices for generative models. - Develop and enforce robust Python coding standards, testing methodologies, debugging practices, and implementation strategies for enterprise-grade solutions, leveraging an advanced understanding of system flow. - Manage multiple concurrent initiatives and projects of varying sizes and complexity, engaging with external vendors and startups for joint initiatives and exploration of new directions, particularly those involving Python-based technologies. - Cultivate a comprehensive understanding of how business, architecture, and infrastructure integrate within the GenAI ecosystem at Citi to achieve strategic goals. - Serve as an advisor and coach to mid-level developers and analysts specializing in Python and GenAI technologies, fostering skill development and effective work allocation. - Collaborate with Citi's Risk and Control teams to ensure best practices are followed regarding governance, risk management, standardization, and tooling for Python-based GenAI systems. **Skills & Qualifications** - 6+ years of experience in the software industry, with a strong emphasis on building enterprise software. - 6+ years of relevant experience in developing and implementing scalable and robuest Python-based platforms for AI-driven applications and systems using salient Python libraries (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, Django, Pandas, NumPy, Prefect, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face). - 5+ years of experience delivering complex Python-based solutions and services (e.g., backend services, APIs) into production. - Demonstrated experience in managing and implementing successful projects of varying sizes and complexities. - Proven understanding of Generative AI systems, AIOps, and application monitoring/evaluation. - Experience with cloud architectures, with specific experience in public cloud offerings. - Strong passion and proven hands-on experience integrating with AI/ML technologies, particularly using Python. - Experience with software development agents, agile development, CI/CD pipelines, software testing, and code reviews. - Ability to quickly learn new technologies, adjust priorities, influence highly skilled engineering teams, and guide technology decisions. - Demonstrated leadership and project management skills. - Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and verbal. - Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and a strategic mindset. - Experience in…