Software Engineer II (Remote)

8117 - Dallas Technology Hub - 5830 Granite Parkway, Plano, Texas, 75024

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 II 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!

What you will do - Essential Responsibilities

• Work with fellow associates to understand the real-life challenges of customers and discover what they need to move seamlessly between the online and in-person shopping experiences.
• Collaborate with colleagues in product design, product management and systems architecture to develop experimental solutions and bring great ideas to life.
• Market your innovative ideas internally and evolve them according to feedback and critique within an agile environment.
• Stay on top of industry trends and best practice to continuously improve what we do and ensure our customer experience is the best it can be.

Purpose of the role

It takes a passion for technology to develop ground-breaking products. Working collaboratively and creatively as part of a close-knit product team, you will be part of the development process from end to end: consulting users, carrying out experiments, tackling complex business problems and implementing new products. You can balance customer needs with business goals and know how to deliver technical solutions that enhance business value. Creative, curious, and highly analytical, you never stop learning and thrive on constant change in the digital marketplace.

Qualifications and Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Decision Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent alternative education, skills, and/or practical experience is required
• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Posting: Role (Remote)
• Work location is flexible if approved by the Company except that position may not be performed remotely from Hawaii or Colorado

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a software developer working with product teams
• Basic working knowledge of programming languages/platforms such as C#, .NET, Azure, cloud-based SaaS, and PaaS solutions
• Basic knowledge of relational databases such as MS and SQL server
• Basic experience with API design and integration
• Strong communication skills

Software Specific Qualifications and Requirements

Experience in the following required:

• Advanced Microsoft .NET (C#)
• HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript
• JavaScript Frameworks (ReactJS)
• Responsive design
• W3C Standards
• Microsoft Azure
• Security and Data Protection
• Data Storage Solutions
• Reusable Code and Libraries
• Server-Side Logic
• Database Schemas
• Authentication/Authorization
• Security Compliance
• Unit Testing

Experience in the following preferred:

• Microsoft SQL Server Scripting and Data Models
• W3C Standards
• API designs (REST & SOAP)
• Automated/Performance Testing
• Stateless/Sessions Design
• Distributed Servers
• Continuous Integration
• Web Server/IIS Configuration

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®.

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, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, and any other characteristics protected by law.

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