Software Engineer II

CarMax Business Services; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

CarMax is seeking a Cloud Engineer II to join our CAF Technology team. You will help build and operate a scalable cloud platform, partnering with engineers to deliver secure, compliant, and efficient services for financing and customer experiences.

You’ll work in a hybrid setup, collaborating across teams to modernize legacy systems, implement IaC, and deploy containerized solutions while emphasizing availability and data privacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technology field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• 2+ years experience with .NET and C#.
• 2+ years building infrastructure within a cloud platform (Azure preferred; AWS or Google Cloud considered).
• Demonstrable experience defining infrastructure as code - Bicep preferred; Terraform or CloudFormation experience is transferable.
• Demonstrable experience with a range of cloud capabilities including compute, storage, key & secret management, virtual networking, identity and access management, and automated deployments.
• Demonstrable experience creating and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar.
• Working knowledge of containers and Linux fundamentals - Dockerfiles, image registries, and how images are built, scanned, promoted, and debugged at runtime.
• Exposure to event-driven architecture (Service Bus or equivalent) and NoSQL data stores such as Cosmos DB is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, along with problem investigation and diagnostic skills.
• Passion for eliminating repetitive manual processes through automation.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal and external team members to develop business capabilities and automation that enable internal customers to move quickly and deliver on business needs.
• Collaborate with other engineers on design, product management, and systems architecture to develop experimental solutions and bring great ideas to life.
• Share ideas internally and evolve them based on feedback and critique within an agile environment.
• Continually evolve the platform and its operations using solid engineering and agile practices.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve how we work and ensure our customer experience is the best it can be.
• Leverage emerging AI technologies to gain efficiencies and increase time to market for deliverables that enable business capabilities.

Skills

C# & .NET

Cloud platforms

CI/CD pipelines

Containers

Linux basics

Infrastructure as code

NoSQL databases

Automation

Security & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Terraform

CloudFormation

Bicep

Job description

8901 - Corp Office West Crk - 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, Virginia, 23238

CarMax, the way your career should be!

About This Job

At CarMax, we are industry disruptors. At the heart of our innovation is a new generation of digital products. As part of our Cloud Platform Engineering team, our engineers research and discover new opportunities to ensure the products that power our seamless customer experience have a strong technical foundation. You will iterate on and evolve the cloud platform and the tools used to manage it, learning quickly through a spirit of experimentation.

You will help ensure our applications are reliable and resilient by applying modern cloud concepts and technologies. Through strong partnership with other engineers, you will contribute to the broader CarMax technology strategy as we build and deliver an exceptional customer experience – helping customers buy the vehicles they want, in the way that’s right for them.

What You Will Do – Essential Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal and external team members to develop business capabilities and automation that enable internal customers to move quickly and deliver on business needs.

• Collaborate with other engineers on design, product management, and systems architecture to develop experimental solutions and bring great ideas to life.

• Share ideas internally and evolve them based on feedback and critique within an agile environment.

• Continually evolve the platform and its operations using solid engineering and agile practices.

• Stay current on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve how we work and ensure our customer experience is the best it can be.

• Leverage emerging AI technologies to gain efficiencies and increase time to market for deliverables that enable business capabilities.

Purpose of the Role

Credit and Originations is a strategic and critical growth area for CarMax and CarMax Auto Finance (CAF), enabling consumers to easily apply for financing and receive funding offers that drive efficient vehicle acquisition while managing organizational financial risk.

As an Cloud Engineer II within CAF Technology, you will be part of a team of Engineers responsible for interfacing consumer credit application data with internal and external systems – delivering value and efficient solutions that adhere to the highest standards of security and compliance.

You will be results-oriented, data-driven, and comfortable contributing ideas and influencing outcomes through sound engineering judgment rather than formal authority. You'll take ownership of your piece of the technology roadmap, partnering with teammates on short-term delivery and longer-term platform decisions that shape CarMax's technology journey. You should be passionate about availability, security, and data privacy, and energized by building a robust, well-engineered technology environment.

You'll contribute to a cross-functional effort to modernize legacy systems, leverage AI technologies, and build scalable platforms that streamline operations and enhance the associate and customer experience.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technology field, or equivalent experience.

• 2+ years of relevant work experience.

Cloud-Specific Qualifications and Requirements

• 2+ experience with software development, preferably in .NET and C#.
• 2+ years building infrastructure within a cloud platform (Azure preferred; AWS or Google Cloud considered).
• Demonstrable experience defining infrastructure as code - Bicep preferred; Terraform or CloudFormation experience is transferable.
• Demonstrable experience with a range of cloud capabilities including compute (containers, serverless, or web apps), storage, key and secret management, virtual networking, identity and access management, and automated deployments.
• Demonstrable experience creating and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar.
• Working knowledge of containers and Linux fundamentals - Dockerfiles, image registries, and how images are built, scanned, promoted, and debugged at runtime.
• Exposure to event-driven architecture (Service Bus or equivalent) and NoSQL data stores such as Cosmos DB is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, along with problem investigation and diagnostic skills.
• Passion for eliminating repetitive manual processes through automation.

Work Location and Arrangement

This role will be based out of the CarMax Corp Office, Richmond VA or CarMax Auto Finance office, Kennesaw GA and have a Hybrid work arrangement.

• Associatesbased in Richmond Virginiaor Kennesaw Georgia workonsite4 days per week.

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.

About CarMax

CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 250 locations nationwide.

Our amazing 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 are one 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.

The annual salary for this position is:

$88,800.00 - $133,200.00

May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Benefits

Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.

Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible:

• To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
• For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.

Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.

For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.

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