Engineer II- Data & AI Azure Platform Engineer

Carmax; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the auto industry seeks a Cloud Platform Engineer to enhance their data strategy and technology implementation at their Richmond center. The role involves building and managing adaptive, data-driven platforms using Azure services and promoting efficient collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates possess strong DevOps skills and experience in cloud infrastructure, along with a passion for innovation in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Cloud Platform Engineering.
• Experience with Azure services and DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy Azure infrastructure and automate deployment.
• Implement and maintain cloud-based Data & Analytics platforms.
• Drive resolution for system outages and performance issues.

Skills

Python

SQL

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Bicep/Terraform

PowerShell

Infrastructure as Code

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s in Computer Science or equivalent area

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

8116 - Midtown Office - 2220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23220

CarMax, the way your career should be!

About this job

At CarMax, we are industry disruptors. At the heart of our innovation is new digital products. Working on many different aspects of the customer experience, our Engineers research and discover new opportunities and shape products to fulfill them. From inception to completion, you will develop tools and technology, learning quickly from our spirit of experimentation. You will have a direct impact on improving the performance of our business and ensuring customers can buy the vehicles they want in a way that is right for them!

Data and Analytics Engineering - Platform team is critical to making our organization's data strategy successful. You will play a key role in building and managing modern, adaptive, data-driven, and secure platforms and processes to enable Data & Analytics Engineering.You should have strong fundamentals of Data/Software Engineering, DevOps, and hands-on experience with Azure Cloud services.You will work on cross-functional initiatives and projects.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Build, deploy, and configure Azure infrastructure, including but not limited to Azure Data Factory, storage, key vaults, virtual networking, virtual machines, and automated deployments
• Automate infrastructure deployment through Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines
• Evaluate and automate the scaling and capacity requirements within Azure environment
• Implement, setup, configure, monitor, and maintain cloud based Data & Analytics platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake. Troubleshoot and resolve environment performance issues, connectivity issues, security issues
• Make recommendations and execute cost saving strategies for Cloud services
• Self-directed and able to balance the priorities of multiple teams, systems, and products with a leadership mindset
• Work collaboratively in teams and develop meaningful relationships to achieve common goals
• Streamline development and operation processes via continuous integration, deployment, automated testing while leveraging SRE principles
• Drive efficient resolution for system outages as well as performance and functional shortcomings. Engage in critical support situations and effectively, efficiently, and quickly drive successful resolution
• Design and implement solutions that leverage cloud services such as serverless computing, containers, and data lakes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years Cloud Platform Engineering experience in an enterprise-level environment
• Advanced proficiency with Python, SQL, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Bicep/Terraform, PowerShell is required. Deep understanding and hands on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, and configuration management automation tools is required
• 3+ years of DevOps experience with a clear understanding of related tools, structure, and processes working in an Agile/Scrum setting
• 1+ years leading the end-to-end design and development of scalable services to be consumed by the enterprise, including monitoring and production support
• Excellent communication skills, adapting to various audience types
• Experience on a fast-paced, highly collaborative agile team within a Product-oriented organization
• Effective problem-solving, analytical thinking, cloud-native and security-first mind set, documentation, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to positively influence team norms, culture, and technical vision
• Bachelor's/Master’s in computer science or equivalent area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud services such as Snowflake, Databricks, Synapse, SQL, CosmosDB, Data Factory, Event Hub, Functions, Batch, Key Vault, Managed Identity, Service Principal, Networking, Active Directory, Log Analytics, Monitoring
• Windows and Linux server/systems administration experience is highly desired
• Azure Administrator certification, Solution Architect, or Databricks Platform Administrator certification, Snowflake SnowPro certification is a strong plus
• Experience with Azure cost management and forecasting is desired

Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.

Work Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of one of the following locations and have a Hybrid work arrangement:
• Dallas, TX Technology Hub
• Richmond, VA Technology Innovation Center

About CarMax

CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinkingaround the way cars are bought and soldhas helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.

Ouramazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences.Along the way,we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and areone of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.