Job Title: Data Engineer / DevOps Engineer (Azure Platform) Location: Onsite/Hybrid - Local to Richmond, VA (RIC) or Plano, TX (must be within 60 miles)
Engagement Type: Contract-to-Hire (C2H)
Visa: US Citizens and Green Card holders only
Interview Process: - MS Teams Interview with Hiring Manager
- Onsite Technical Interview (in RIC or Plano)
- Final MS Teams Interview with Director
Position Summary:CarMax is seeking a highly skilled
Azure Platform Engineer with a hybrid skillset across
DevOps and
Data Engineering to support enterprise-wide Data & Analytics initiatives. This is a hands-on, senior-level technical role responsible for building and managing secure, scalable, and automated cloud environments with a strong focus on Azure, Python, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
This role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and the ability to lead end-to-end solutions that impact enterprise platforms and processes.
Roles and Responsibilities: - Design, build, and manage Azure infrastructure (Data Factory, Key Vaults, VMs, Networking, etc.)
- Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using tools like Bicep or Terraform
- Automate CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps, GitHub, and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
- Evaluate and optimize cloud infrastructure for scalability and cost-efficiency
- Administer and monitor Databricks, Snowflake, and other cloud-native platforms
- Troubleshoot performance, connectivity, and security issues across environments
- Collaborate with Agile teams to deliver reliable and secure solutions
- Drive improvements through SRE principles, monitoring, and incident resolution
- Lead development of reusable, scalable, and supportable services
- Engage in root cause analysis and production support
Mandatory Skills & Experience: - 7+ years of hands-on Azure Platform Engineering experience
- 7+ years in DevOps roles, working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Advanced proficiency in:
- Python (5+ years)
- SQL
- Azure DevOps, GitHub, Terraform/Bicep, PowerShell
- Experience with:
- Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
- CI/CD pipelines
- Monitoring, logging, and support of production environments
- Strong background in delivering scalable services with monitoring and support
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to work across multiple systems and teams
Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Hands-on with cloud platforms and services like:
- Snowflake, Databricks, Synapse, CosmosDB, SQL
- Azure Data Factory, Event Hub, Azure Functions
- Azure Key Vault, Managed Identity, Networking, Log Analytics
- System administration experience on Windows/Linux
- Certifications preferred:
- Azure Administrator / Solution Architect
- Databricks Platform Admin
- Snowflake SnowPro
- Experience with Azure cost control, forecasting, and governance