Architect - Master Data Management

We always knew there had to be a better way to buy used cars. One that would make the process easy and fun. So we created CarMax, and we've been changing the way America buys cars since we opened our first store in Richmond, Virginia in 1993.

The Architect is responsible for the overarching design of solutions to support the life cycle of Master Data, that those solutions are tied into the enterprise architectural requirements, and have a consistent technical direction. The Architect is responsible for developing strategic initiatives and setting the direction for the IT enterprise for the Master Data Management domain.

* Gathers requirements from business partners, I.T. department and identifies the platform and architecture of the system * Sets strategy and direction and provides proposals for solutions to meet business requirements * Design sweeping applications that impact multiple application environments within their team * Recognizes areas of improvement in the development lifecycle and recommend action plans * Creates, reviews, and develops solutions throughout the team's environment and effectively communicating the rationale behind the designs * Designs modifications to existing software while minimizing customization, designs reusable components, and elimination of redundancy in designs throughout their team's environment * Responsible for multiple large projects in leading the definition, selection, and implementation of enterprise tools, technologies, and processes * Drives architectural consensus with the team while maintaining awareness with other teams * Develops and delivers technical training and business understanding for developers

* Deep understanding of Master Data Management technologies and the business to develop overarching systems. * Broad understanding of the business processes implemented across the team's applications * Broad understanding of all aspects of the team's technical software requirements including security, scalability, and usability * Able to develop long term technology plans * Able to build consensus and acceptance of improvements and changes to CarMax development patterns, standards, and processes * Able to influence the technical direction of others in order to drive all projects to successful completion within the architectural standards and guidance * Able to courageously drive strategic initiatives and challenge upward and across the IT enterprise when necessary * Proven ability to effectively communicate architectural standards and best practices * Ability to drive through obstacles and time constraints to successfully deliver a project to completion * Demonstrated ability to compare and contrast alternative approaches to meet objectives while assessing risk both quantitatively and qualitatively * Able to effectively estimate time required for technical efforts for projects of all sizes * Demonstrated communication skills to include but not limited to verbal and written * communication, delivering organized presentations, able to tailor message to the audience, and facilitate group discussions with diplomacy and seek diverse opinions * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills and performs well in high pressure or stressful situations * Demonstrated ability in statistical analysis, advanced calculations, and reporting * Demonstrated ability to effectively estimate effort, durations and enterprise impact required for large technical solutions * Ability to evaluate long term impacts when making recommendations and decisions.