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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Developer - Python , Gen AI - **Company:** Vistra - **Location:** Irving, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Application Integration Architecture, Information Engineering, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Enterprise Data Management, Cloud Platform System, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Fastapi, Containerization, Kubernetes, Data Analytics, Docker - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gehsqu ## About the Role *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. ## Description 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., *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. ## Related Videos - [Intro to FastAPI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/462-intro-to-fastapi) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [The Future of Developer Experience with GenAI: Driving Engineering Excellence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1107-the-future-of-developer-experience-with-genai-driving-engineering-excellence) - [Building and Deploying Multi-Agent Systems with ADK and Vertex AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1918-building-and-deploying-multi-agent-systems-with-adk-and-vertex-ai) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [The State of WebDev AI 2025 Results: What Can We Learn?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/581-the-state-of-webdev-ai-2025-results-what-can-we-learn) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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