Architect, Application Systems (Multiple Positions)

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

CarMax, the way your career should be!

Summary of Duties:

• Architect intelligent, predictable, reliable, scalable, cost-efficient, and easy-to-use platforms and frameworks for Data Science Machine Learning (DSML), Enterprise Data Lake/Warehouse (EDL/EDW), Master Data Management (MDM) functions.
• Establish patterns, build CI/CD pipelines, frameworks and conduct detailed code reviews.
• Up to 50% hands-on activities such as evaluating new tools and vendors, platforms, technologies, and building prototypes.
• Own the Data and Analytics Platform Engineering team's technical roadmap and contribute to the platform strategy.
• Self-directed and able to balance the priorities of multiple teams, systems, and products with a leadership mindset.
• Ability to 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.
• Mentor junior members of the group.
• Partners with IT Enterprise Architects to assist Leadership with the forecasting of technology implementation budgets. Assists in the budget process to identify the Total Cost of Ownership.
• Evaluates the ROI of systems development and enhancements to the Enterprise environment and effectively weighs the financial alternatives involved with various technical solutions and proposals.
• Investigates new technologies and techniques and researches ongoing industry developments through a partnership with the Enterprise Architecture team
• Drives efficient resolution for system outages as well as performance and functional shortcomings. Engages in critical support situations and effectively, efficiently, and quickly drives to successful resolutions.
• Recognizes areas of improvement in the development lifecycle and recommends action plans. Drives design consensus within the team while maintaining awareness with other teams.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any) or a related field of study AND Ten (10) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Must also have demonstrated experience with the following: Utilizing DevSecOps with a clear understanding of related tools, structure, and processes working in an Agile/Scrum setting; Azure DevOps and services (Databricks, Synapse, SQL, CosmosDB, Data Factory, Event Hub, Functions, Key vaults, Managed Identity, Service Principal, Networking, Active Directory, and Cost Forecasting); Python, SQL, GitHub, Terraform and PowerShell; Implementing Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration management automation tools; Machine Learning Engineering/Operations (MLOps/ModelOps); Influencing the technical direction of others in order to drive all projects to successful completion within the architectural standards and guidance; and Evaluating long term impacts when making recommendations and decisions.

Work Location:

12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, VA 23238

100% remote/telecommuting position, if within 100 miles of Richmond, VA

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 200 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®.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.