Principal Developer, Technology Services

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Principal Developer, Technology Services

Vistra

Location

Irving, Texas

Experience

Senior

Posted

Jul 30, 2026

Apply by

August 29, 2026

Applicants

0

Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office

Job Description

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 The Principal Developer will be responsible for driving development and strategy for multiple platforms and utilizing a broad range of software development approaches to ensure the timeliness, quality, and accuracy of the data and platforms. The role is expected to leverage relationships with business and technology users to learn the business processes the applications support. They play a pivotal role in delivering data needs, identifying and driving documentation and process improvements, performing support activities for Technology Services, and engaging technology and business users for ideas to improve the user experience. Job Description Key Accountabilities - Drive the maintenance of systems, creation of technical designs, development and deployment of front-end and/or back-end systems, integration of the data warehouse with enterprise applications, and/or implementation of user access controls and data security measures, where appropriate. - Manage the creation and implementation of solutions or enhancements to improve overall Vistra data architecture; conduct research and make recommendations on new data management processes and innovations. - Identify, evaluate, and implement automation and continuous improvement ideas supporting ITIL-aligned processes to address technical debt. - Engage business users, process owners, architecture, and application teams to define and understand data and forecast needs to achieve key performance indicators and service level agreements that benefit Vistra and its objectives. - Drive creation of policies, standards, guidelines and procedures that mitigate risk and optimize performance in order to ensure data is available, responsive, and achieving business outcomes and objectives. - Approach development with a test-driven mindset utilizing well structured unit tests. - Analyze code for non-standard practices, errors, and security vulnerabilities, and coach junior team members to improve and transform the code to optimize performance and ease of use - Manage delivery of enterprise-wide initiatives related to the platforms supported by the team. - Apply the value drivers for Vistra to deliver innovative value creation ideas. - Consult with managers and stakeholders to identify opportunities to increase the adoption and communication of TS processes through training and engagement. - Apply understanding of financial principles, and demonstrate knowledge of industry-related and emerging technology to contribute to business case development for new ideas - Participate in agile ceremonies. - Provide domain guidance to less experienced team members Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements - 12-15 years professional experience in a technology or business field - Professional certifications a plus (e.g., ITIL, CSM, AWS) - Proven experience analyzing code for non-standard practices, errors, and security vulnerabilities and presenting detailed remediation plans. - Ability to approach development with a test-driven mindset utilizing well-structured unit tests. - Experience managing and delivering enterprise-wide initiatives related to the platforms supported by the team. - Demonstrated ability to be trustworthy and dependable - Ability to learn quickly, be self motivated to improve knowledge and tackle new challenges - Superior organizational skills, communication skills, and attention to detail required - Skilled at creating executive-level communications and presenting to and interacting with leaders - Must demonstrate an energetic, hands-on, enthusiastic, results-oriented approach as a team player, capable of adding significant value to the existing team. - Must be comfortable sharing ideas and finding innovative ways to resolve challenges. - Proven ability to build support among peers and create relationships with peers and stakeholders. - Proactively seek learning opportunities to develop better understanding of department and enterprise goals. Key Metrics System availability Process compliance Data availability Data quality Agile delivery proficiency Ticket volumes and trending 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.](mailto:assistance@energyfutureholdings.com)

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive maintenance of systems, creation of technical designs, and deployment of front-end and back-end systems.
  • Manage creation and implementation of solutions to improve data architecture and recommend new data management processes.
  • Identify and implement automation and continuous improvement ideas supporting ITIL-aligned processes.
  • Engage business users and teams to define data and forecast needs to achieve key performance indicators.
  • Drive creation of policies, standards, and guidelines to mitigate risk and optimize performance.
  • Approach development with a test-driven mindset utilizing well-structured unit tests.
  • Analyze code for non-standard practices, errors, and security vulnerabilities, and coach junior team members.
  • Manage delivery of enterprise-wide initiatives related to supported platforms.
  • Consult with managers and stakeholders to increase adoption of TS processes through training.
  • Apply understanding of financial principles to contribute to business case development.
  • Participate in agile ceremonies.
  • Provide domain guidance to less experienced team members.

Skills Required

Software DevelopmentData ArchitectureData Warehouse IntegrationUnit TestingAgile MethodologiesCode AnalysisSecurity Vulnerability AssessmentCommunicationLeadershipProblem SolvingAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTeamworkSelf-motivationRelationship Building

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