Senior Software Developer

Company: Carmax
Location: Richmond
Posted on: October 19, 2020

Job Description:

7041 - CarMax Shockoe - 140 Virginia Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23219

CarMax, the way your career should be!

Your expertise shapes our business

At CarMax, we want to disrupt our industry by empowering customers to buy a car on their own terms. And at the heart of that innovation are new digital products. Working on many different aspects of the customer experience, our Software Developers research and discover new opportunities, and shape products to fulfil them. From inception to completion, you will develop tools and technology, learning quickly from our spirit of experimentation. Overall, 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's right for them.

What you will do - Essential responsibilities

* Work with store associates to understand the real-life challenges of customers and discover what they need to move seamlessly between the online and in-person shopping experiences
* Collaborate with colleagues in product design, product management and systems architecture to develop experimental solutions and bring great ideas to life
* Market your new ideas internally and evolve them according to feedback and critique within an agile environment
* Stay on top of industry trends and best practice to continuously improve what we do and ensure our customer experience is the best it can be

Transform the customer experience

It takes a passion for technology to develop ground-breaking products. Working collaboratively and creatively as part of a close-knit product team, you will be part of the development process from end to end: consulting users, carrying out experiments, tackling complex business problems and implementing new products. You're able to balance customer needs with business goals and know how to deliver technical solutions that enhance business value. Creative, curious and highly analytical, you never stop learning and thrive on constant change in the digital marketplace.

Qualifications and requirements

* 5+ years of full stack application development experience required
* Experience as a software developer working with product teams
* Working 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 is preferred
* Experience with API design and integration is preferred
* A degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
* Exceptional communication skills

Specialties

Financial Systems

* Expertise in PeopleSoft Toolset
* Experience with BPC Toolset preferred

Systems Technologies

* Expertise in Microsoft .NET (C# or VB.NET) required
* Experience with the following preferred:
* IBM WebSphere MQ
* ANSI-C and C++
* BizTalk Server 2006 R2
* Hardware device evaluation and integration



Store Systems

Experience in the following required:

* Advanced Microsoft .NET (C#)
* API designs (REST & SOAP)
* Microsoft SQL Server Scripting and Data Models
* 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

Experience in the following preferred:

* HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript
* JavaScript Frameworks
* W3C Standards
* Automated/Performance Testing
* Stateless/Sessions Design
* Distributed Servers
* Continuous Integration
* Web Server/IIS Configuration

CarMax Auto Finance

* Expertise in the following required:
* Microsoft SQL Server scripting and Data models
* Microsoft .NET



EDW (Enterprise Data Warehouse)

* Expertise in the following required:
* Relational DB Design/Dimensional Modeling
* ETL Processing (Scripting/Industry Std. Tool)


* Experience in OS System Scripting (Windows/UNIX) preferred

CarMax.com

Experience in the following required:

* Advanced Microsoft .NET (C#)
* HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript
* JavaScript Frameworks (ReactJS)
* Responsive design
* W3C Standards
* Microsoft Azure
* 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

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

Salesforce

* 5+ years of full stack application development experience required
* 3 or more years of experience implementing Salesforce custom applications for sales, service, or business office users using the Apex language.
* Solid understanding of Salesforce custom application design including knowledge of limits, throttling, security, APIs, etc., on the Salesforce platform.
* Experience with agile development teams and practices. SAFe methodology experience preferred.
* Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
* Strong interpersonal skills. Proven skills and experience mentoring team members is expected.
* Self-organize and multi-task in a highly collaborative team environment is required.

Preferred qualifications:

* Experience with Apex and Lightning frameworks
* Experience with Salesforce customization and administration
* Experience with API First construction techniques. FFLib experience a bonus.
* Salesforce Developer Certifications preferred

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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--.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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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