Office-Based Python Community Engineer – Developer Tools & Training

Vitol; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Paid Vacation

401k with company contributions

Life insurance

Short-term & Long-term disability

Job summary

Vitol in Houston is seeking a motivated Python engineer to expand our Python tools and support our developer community. You will work with business teams to understand needs, deliver initiatives, and help users maximize our tools.

The role requires 3+ years of Python web development experience, familiarity with Streamlit or FastAPI, and strong communication. You will be in office 5 days a week in Houston, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced energy environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Python web development in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with Streamlit or FastAPI.
• Active engagement with developer communities.
• Experience with Anaconda and Astral UV in enterprise environments.
• Promoting software development best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Frontend basics including React, CSS, and HTML are a plus.
• Commodities or energy industry experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams across business and technology to advance development initiatives.
• Support rollout of agentic developer tools and advise on MCP design.
• Serve as local contact for Python technical challenges.
• Maintain and expand Vitol’s central Python package ecosystem.
• Provide day-to-day application support, training, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with Helpdesk, Infrastructure, and Security to improve systems and reduce risk.

Skills

Python

Web frameworks

Community engagement

Dev best practices

Communication

Frontend basics

Energy experience

React/CSS/HTML

Tools

Anaconda

Astral UV

Job description

Vitol in Houston is seeking a motivated Python engineer to expand our Python tools and support our developer community. You will work with business teams to understand needs, deliver initiatives, and help users maximize our tools.

The role requires 3+ years of Python web development experience, familiarity with Streamlit or FastAPI, and strong communication. You will be in office 5 days a week in Houston, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced energy environment.