Senior Database Engineer

Job description

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

CarMax, the way your career should be!
Position Summary:

We’re looking for a Senior Database Engineer who thrives in a DevOps-oriented, forward-thinking, and collaborative environment.

This role will focus on engineering and supporting enterprise-grade database platforms—primarily SQL Server, Oracle, and Azure—with a strong emphasis on automation, CI/CD, and AI-driven operations.

As part of a global follow-the-sun team, you’ll help ensure 24/7 reliability and agility of our database infrastructure.

You’ll be expected to apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles including SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets, and contribute to both operational support and strategic modernization efforts.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Engineer and support database solutions across SQL Server, and Azure platforms.

Prior work and understanding of Oracle and PostgreSQL would be beneficial
+ Modernize legacy database platforms, develop automation, and expand cloud database capabilities
+ Perform database administration duties including support, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise-wide database instances
+ Collaborate with internal customers and development teams to provide expertise in database selection, architecture, design, and sizing
+ Manage database access, including user, role, profile, and object-level permissions
+ Provide support and guidance to application developers with performance tuning, data modeling, and physical database design
+ Apply SRE principles to improve reliability, performance, and operational efficiency
+ Leverage AI/ML tools for intelligent monitoring, anomaly detection, and performance optimization
+ Build and manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, including Bicep
+ Participate in Level 3 on-call rotation, contributing to incident resolution and root cause analysis
+ Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards
+ Stay current with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve database services
+ Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and service excellence

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
+ 5+ years of experience in database engineering or administration in large enterprise environments
+ Strong experience with SQL Server (2016/2017/2019/2022), including development, administration, security, and advanced features such as Always-On, replication, clustering, backup/restore, and performance tuning
+ Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure SQLDB, CosmosDB, and IaaS/PaaS database services
+ Experience with virtualized environments and multi-datacenter deployments
+ Proficiency in PowerShell, T-SQL, Linux shell scripting, and modern languages such as Python
+ Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps or similar platforms
+ Demonstrated ability to create database instances using IaC and configuration management tools
+ Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
+ Passion for automation and eliminating repetitive processes
+ Highly motivated, continuous learner with a drive to implement emerging technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience with SAP ASE Sybase on Linux
+ Experience with Oracle, Oracle Data Guard
+ Certifications in Azure, Oracle, or Microsoft SQL Server
+ Experience participating in Level 3 on-call rotations and incident response
+ Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud migration strategies

Work Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of the _CarMax Technology Hub - Plano, TX or CarMax Technology Innovation Center - Richmond, VA_ and have a Hybrid work arrangement

Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Sponsorship will **not** be considered for this specific role.

**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, 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.

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