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CARMAX Data & Analytics Cloud Platform Engineer in Richmond, Virginia
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!
The 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, as well as capturing and reporting on Azure cost data and identifying savings opportunities. You should have strong fundamentals of FinOps, Data/Software Engineering, DevOps, and hands-on experience with Azure Cloud services. You will work on cross-functional initiatives and projects.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain data pipelines integrating cost data from Azure, Databricks, and Snowflake
Design, implement, and maintain dashboards, alerts, and visualizations for Azure, Databricks, and Snowflake cost data
Collaborate with other data teams to identify cost anomalies and savings opportunities
Design and implement 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), and Master Data Management (MDM) functions
Evaluate capacity requirements and automate necessary scaling within Azure environment
Implement Azure cloud capabilities including but not limited to Data Factories, Batch Accounts, storage, Key Vaults, Log Analytics, and automated deployments
Implement, configure, monitor, and maintain cloud based Data & Analytics platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake. Troubleshoot and resolve environment performance issues, connectivity issues, and security issues
Self-directed and able to balance the priorities of multiple teams, systems, and products
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
Minimum Qualifications:
3+ years experience with FinOps and Azure cost management, including forecasting, alerting, and show-back and charge-back models
3+ years experience with reporting and visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
5+ years Cloud Platform Engineering experience in an enterprise-level environment
Advanced proficiency with Python, SQL, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Bicep templates, and PowerShell is required.
5+ years of DevOps experience with a clear understanding of related tools, structure, and processes working in an Agile/Scrum setting
3+ years leading the end-to-end design and development of scalable services to be consumed by the enterprise, including monitoring and production support
Experience in evaluating and purchasing Azure cost savings plans and reserved instances
Experience in DevOps and SRE practices, testing frameworks, Infrastructure as Code, and building CI/CD pipelines
Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to various audience types
Experience on a fast-paced, highly collaborative agile team within a Product-oriented organization
Effective problem-solving, analytical thinking, and a cloud-native and security-first mind set
Strong documentation, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to positively influence team norms, culture, and technical vision
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science or equivalent area
Experience with cloud services such as Snowflake, Databricks, Data Factory, Event Hub, Functions, Batch, Key Vault, and Log Analytics
Azure Administrator certification, Solution Architect, or Databricks Platform Administrator certification, Snowflake SnowPro certification is a strong plus
Familiarity with microservices software architecture
Machine Learning experience is preferred
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.
Work Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of one of the following locations and have a Hybrid work arrangement :
Richmond, VA Technology Innovation Center
Dallas, TX Technology Hub
Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.