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. 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. #LI-ND1 #LI-Hybrid Job Family Information Technology Company Vistra Corporate Services Company Locations Irving, Texas Texas We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today! If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site. It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request. Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/. Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com. Come join us and be part of something special! Click here to learn more about Vistra! It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistracorp.com to make a request.

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