About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Python Architect/Developer - Vice President to join our team in Jersey City, New Jersey. This role focuses on massive-scale computation and risk valuation, playing a crucial part in our financial operations.

Responsibilities

Architect, build, and manage a massive-scale, distributed compute grid on public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) for running financial pricing models.
Design and implement the orchestration layer responsible for distributing millions of pricing tasks efficiently across hundreds of thousands of CPU/GPU cores.
Deploy, manage, and version control a diverse library of quantitative pricing models, ensuring they run optimally in a distributed environment.
Monitor and optimize the performance, cost, and resource utilization of the cloud grid, driving continuous efficiency improvements.
Collaborate with quantitative development teams to seamlessly integrate new and updated pricing models into the production grid.
Engineer the data logistics to ensure that the correct market data, trade data, and model configurations are available for every calculation at runtime.
Ensure the pricing engine is highly available, resilient, and capable of meeting stringent recovery time objectives.

Requirements

10+ years of professional experience with a proven track record of designing, building, and running applications on massive-scale compute grids.
Expert-level, hands-on experience with at least one major public cloud provider (AWS or GCP), including their batch processing, container, and serverless offerings.
Deep expertise in containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong programming skills in languages common to high-performance computing, such as Python.
Prior experience in a similar role within the financial industry (e.g., running large-scale Monte Carlo simulations, VaR calculations, or XVA pricing grids) is highly desirable.
A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
A strong background in distributed systems, performance tuning, and infrastructure-as-code principles.
Exceptional problem-solving skills, with an ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues in a high-pressure, large-scale environment.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with quantitative research, trading, and risk management teams.

We Offer

Competitive salary range: $142,320.00 - $213,480.00 per year.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs.
Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.
Hybrid work environment.

About the Company

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and make a real impact.

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