Lead Developer - Python , Gen AI

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

As a Lead Developer (Python, GenAI), you will build the solutions that power our data-driven future. You will play a pivotal role within the Enterprise Data & Analytics team, improving our ML and modeling platforms, increasing the speed of data product delivery, and driving innovative business solutions alongside partners outside of Technology. Operating as a hands-on individual contributor, you will own the design and implementation of a diverse array of Python-based services which integrate LLM capabilities directly into our ecosystem while serving as a champion for Generative AI. This role requires strong independent execution, the ability to collaborate across diverse teams, and a mindset oriented toward enabling and uplifting those around you.

- Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with teams outside of Technology to identify and implement novel AI solutions that solve real-world challenges.

- AI Integration: Embed Generative AI into workflows for developing enterprise data products and ML platforms to drastically improve efficiency and developer velocity.

- Technical Excellence: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Python applications and services while promoting best practices for testing, documentation, and maintainability.

- Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and oversight to junior developers and offshore delivery resources.

- Governance & Security: Partner with security, risk, and compliance teams to ensure all solutions meet enterprise standards for governance, privacy, and ethics.

- Technology Evaluation: Proactively evaluate emerging technologies in the data and AI space to determine their practical viability and business value.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

- 6–9 years of professional software development experience with a strong emphasis on Python.

- Strong familiarity in applying Generative AI capabilities, including common patterns such as prompt design, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, embeddings & vector stores, and agentic AI.

- Data centric engineering experience building services and tools within a data engineering organization. A "data-first" Python developer who understands the challenges of enterprise data systems.

- Proven experience building and scaling software solutions in cloud environments (AWS preferred).

- An enthusiasm for staying current with AI trends and the pragmatic ability to apply them.

- Solid background in DevOps workflows, including Infrastructure as Code, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.

Key Metrics

- Platform Impact: Success of tools and capabilities that measurably improve Analyst and Data Scientist productivity and speed-to-market.

- Solution Delivery: Successful deployment of high-quality GenAI solutions that drive internal efficiency and business value.

- Operational Productivity: Demonstrated commitment to improving the team's development lifecycle and automation.

- AI Advocacy: Active contribution to the organization’s AI maturity through successful adoption and peer education.

Job Family

Information Technology

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Irving, Texas

Texas