Senior Database Engineer
CarMaxAbout the role
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.
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