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Manager, Database - CarMax
Software Engineer
Lead database initiatives, shape data strategy, and guide cross‑functional teams using SQL, data modeling, and Agile practices to deliver scalable, high‑performance data solutions.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the database roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology vision.
- Lead a team of database engineers and analysts, fostering collaboration across internal and outsourced resources.
- Architect and maintain scalable, secure database solutions, overseeing performance tuning, backup, and disaster recovery.
- Partner with product, analytics, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into robust data models and queries.
- Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, automation, and adoption of industry best practices.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience managing database teams and complex data environments.
- Proficiency in SQL, relational database design, and performance tuning.
- Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to mentor and develop technical talent.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and cross‑functional project delivery.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Skills
sqlproject managementagile