Manager, Database

Carmax

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Richmond, VA · Plano, TX Posted 14 days ago
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TL;DR

The Technology Manager at CarMax leads a diverse team of engineers focused on database technology projects through modernization and transformation. This role involves adapting leadership styles to manage both internal associates and outsourced service providers effectively. Key responsibilities include developing people through coaching and feedback, driving delivery execution with Agile methodologies, and ensuring compliance with governance standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise-level database technologies like SQL Server or Oracle, along with expertise in cloud solutions such as Microsoft Azure, DevOps practices, and ITIL framework knowledge. This position requires a strong background in delivering scalable technology solutions that solve complex business problems at CarMax's large scale.

Skills

Azure SQL Server Oracle Sybase DevOps Git SRE CI/CD Python Shell scripting Agile Scrum ITIL ServiceNow AWS Kubernetes Terraform PostgreSQL

What you'll do

  • Lead diverse teams across different operating models, adapting leadership style as needed.
  • Develop people through coaching, feedback, and career development support.
  • Drive delivery execution by leading Agile ceremonies and ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Manage relationships with outsourced service providers to ensure accountability and compliance.
  • Participate in governance meetings and monitor performance against SLAs and KPIs.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of hands-on Database administration or engineering experience in an enterprise-level environment.
  • 3+ years' experience managing direct reports and overseeing outsourced service delivery.
  • Experience working with vendor/service provider relationships and SLA management concepts.
  • 5+ years building enterprise-grade solutions with Microsoft Azure or equivalent cloud technologies.
  • Proficiency in DevOps, version control systems (Git), SRE practices, CI/CD pipelines, scripting languages.
  • Ability to adapt leadership approach based on team structure and manage diverse delivery models.

Market check

Salary context

This listing doesn't show a salary. Similar roles on FindRole typically pay $136,303–$198,539.

Peer median band

$136,303–$198,539

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$134,561–$198,225

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 238 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Carmax

CarMax is the largest used car retailer in the United States, offering a customer-friendly, no-haggle buying experience with a broad selection of quality used vehicles, financing, and vehicle protection plans. Industry: Automotive Retail

Carmax currently has 37 open roles on FindRole.

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