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CARMAX Senior Software 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 Senior 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!
What you will do – Essential Responsibilities
Collaborate with colleagues in Compensation and Payroll to build reliable, transparent, and flexible software that ensures associates get paid in a correct and timely manner.
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 practices to continuously improve what we do and ensure our software is reliable, expandable, and traceable.
Purpose of the role
It takes a passion for technology to develop ground-breaking products. Working collaboratively and creatively as part of the Payroll Technology team, you will be part of the development process from end to end: working with analysts and product owners, tackling complex business problems, implementing innovative solutions, and developing auditing, validation, reporting, and health monitoring processes.
Qualifications and Requirements
Basic Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science, Decision Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent alternative education, skills, and/or practical experience is required
5+ years of relevant work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Expert knowledge of programming languages/platforms such as C#, .NET, Azure, and SQL
Expert knowledge in relational databases such as Oracle, MS, or SQL server is preferred.
Extensive experience with API design and integration is preferred
Software Specific Qualifications and Requirements
Experience in the following required:
Significant experience writing SQL queries, stored procedures and functions – and debugging and diagnosing performance and accuracy issues in database environments.
Experience designing unit tests to match and validate customer requirements, with experience in test-driven design a plus.
Demonstrable experience acting as the lead and a subject matter expert on a successful software project.
Experience with Azure message bus, functions, and other Azure hosted technology.
Familiarity with using and building ETL tools, and the general transfer and transformation of large amounts of data.
Excellent analytical and logical problem-solving skills combined with the talent to quickly grasp new concepts.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
The ability and desire to navigate, troubleshoot, and expand legacy software on varied platforms.
Must be able to understand complicated incentive-based pay plans and articulate conflicts to less technical stakeholders.
Work Location and Arrangement
This role will be based out of the Richmond, VA CarMax Technology Innovation Center or the Dallas, TX Technology Hub and have a Hybrid work arrangement.
Work Authorization:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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 theway, 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.