Principal Backend Engineer, Data Platform Lead

CarMax Business Services; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CarMax Business Services in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design and develop scalable backend APIs for the Nexus platform. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience with .NET Core and Microsoft Azure, and will lead technical initiatives while mentoring team members. This hybrid position involves collaboration with various teams around innovative solutions. CarMax is dedicated to diversity and providing a high-integrity work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in .NET Core/C#/Microsoft Azure offerings.
• Strong expertise in REST API design and development.
• Demonstrated ability or interest in technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend APIs and services.
• Lead technical initiatives and mentor engineers.
• Implement continuous integration and DevOps practices.

Skills

Teamwork and leadership skills

Expertise in REST API design

Experience with .NET Core

Knowledge of backend architecture

Experience with SQL Server

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

SQL Server

Git

Job description

CarMax Business Services in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design and develop scalable backend APIs for the Nexus platform. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience with .NET Core and Microsoft Azure, and will lead technical initiatives while mentoring team members. This hybrid position involves collaboration with various teams around innovative solutions. CarMax is dedicated to diversity and providing a high-integrity work environment.