Vistra Corp.

Lead Developer - Python , Gen AI

Vistra Corp.$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-9 years of professional software development experience, particularly with Python.
  • Experience with Generative AI, including prompt design and vector stores.
  • Background in data-centric engineering within organizations focused on data.
  • Proven capability in building software solutions in cloud environments, preferably AWS.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD workflows.
  • Passion for AI trends and their practical applications.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with non-tech teams to implement AI solutions for real-world challenges.
  • Embed Generative AI into workflows for enhanced efficiency and developer speed.
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Python applications and services.
  • Mentor junior developers and offshore resources, providing technical guidance.
  • Ensure compliance with governance and security standards in all solutions.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies in data and AI for business applicability.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment, offering flexibility between home and office.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources in AI and data solutions.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams to drive innovative business challenges.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
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.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities
• 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.

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Job Family
Information Technology

Company
Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations
Irving, Texas

Texas

About Vistra Corp.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Based in Irving, Texas, Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability. The company safely operates a reliable, efficient, power generation fleet of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities while taking an innovative, customer-centric approach to its retail business. In the 2020 Forbes Global 2000, Vistra Energy was ranked as the 756th-largest public company in the world. The company owns the Moss Landing Power Plant in California which currently contains the largest battery energy storage system in the world. In 2016, Texas Competitive Electric Holdings, parent company of TXU Energy and Luminant, emerged from Chapter 11. TCEH was then rebranded as Vistra Energy. Vistra acquired Dynegy in 2018. In 2019, Ambit Energy was acquired, resulting in a 32% residential market share in ERCOT, with NRG Energy as its largest competitor. It also acquired Crius Energy in 2019.
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Size
5,060 employees
Market Cap
$9,272
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