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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

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