Principal Software Engineer

at  Carmax

8116 - Midtown Office - 2220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23220
CarMax, the way your career should be!

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 and 7+ years of relevant work experience or
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Decision Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent alternative education, skills, and/or practical experience is required and 5+ years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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

EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED:

• Advanced Microsoft .NET (C#)
• ML Engineer - Python/Scala/R
• HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript
• JavaScript Frameworks (ReactJS)
• Responsive design
• W3C Standards
• Microsoft Azure
• Salesforce
• Extract Transform Load (ETL)
• Security and Data Protection
• Data Storage Solutions
• Reusable Code and Libraries
• Server-Side Logic
• Database Schemas
• Data Migration and Scripting
• Authentication/Authorization
• Security Compliance
• Unit Testing
• DevOps

EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING PREFERRED:

• Endeca and other search technologies
• 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
  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 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

WHAT YOU WILL DO – ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with business partners and associates to comprehend customer challenges.
• Lead product management and systems architecture to develop and maintain existing solutions.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practice to continuously improve what we do to enhance the customer experience.
• Develop and execute strategies for sustainable and cost-effective product lifecycle management.
• Lead the sustainment engineering team in improving existing products and systems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional team, including design, architecture, and quality assurance.
• Mentor team members to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

As a part of the technology sustainment team, you will work collaboratively and creatively to solve complex business problems and implement new products.
Implement lifecycle management for existing implementations to maintain applications to service level agreements. Understand the entire architecture of the application and recommend changes when necessary.
The principal role is more focused on the lifecycle, architecture, and design, and delegation of tech duties. It requires strong people skills and onboarding applications into sustainment.
You understand how to balance customer needs with business goals and deliver technical solutions that enhance business value. You are creative, curious, and highly analytical, and you thrive on constant change in the digital marketplace while never stopping learning.