Principal Developer, Technology Services

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Job Summary

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
• C# Cosmos DB SQL Kubernetes Azure DevOps GitHub Copilot EDI Translation knowledge required
• Professional certifications a plus (e.g. ITIL CSM AWS)
• Proven experience analyzing code for non-standardpracticeserrorsand security vulnerabilities andpresenting detailed remediationplans.
• Ability to approach development with a test-driven mindset utilizing well-structured unit tests.
• Experience managing and delivering enterprise-wide initiativesrelated to theplatforms 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.

• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills

Key Metrics

• System availability
• Process compliance
• Data availability
• Data quality
• Agile delivery proficiency
• Ticket volumes and trending
  

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