Database Engineer Jobs in Tennessee
Database Engineer jobs in Tennessee are open across Memphis, Brentwood, and Oak Ridge and other Tennessee metros, with employers like Artech, City of Memphis, TN, and Optum hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions using no-code, low-code, and advanced platforms, translating business needs into scalable applications that enhance products, workflows and decision-making
- Build high performing and scalable data systems, applications, and data pipelines to process very large amounts of data from multiple sources
- Develop services, controls, and reusable patterns that enable the team to deliver value safely, quickly, and sustainably in the public cloud and on prem
- Collaborate on Big Data systems, and features within an Agile environment
- Collaborate with cross-function teams of developers, senior architects, product managers, DevOps, and project managers
- Deliver solutions that are devoid of significant security vulnerabilities
- Foster high-performance, collaborative technical work resulting in high-quality output
- Proactively automate infrastructure, application and services to enable an automated delivery through the CI/CD pipelines to the cloud and on prem
- Help convert current on prem ETL pipelines from .Net to cloud using azure data factory/data bricks
- Help maintain current .Net framework till conversions are complete
- Excellent time management, communication, decision making, and presentation skills
- Display a strong desire to achieve and attain high levels of both internal and external customer satisfaction
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience
- 7+ years of experience in large Database Administration
- 7+ years of experience with SQL Server (T-SQL), including performance tuning, indexing strategies, and Query Store analysis
- 7+ years of experience with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions such as Always On Availability Groups, mirroring, enterprise data security
- 4+ years of experience with data replication tools such as Service Broker
- 4+ years of experience with partitioning
- 4+ years of experience supporting Data Integration tool SSIS from a connectivity and performance troubleshooting perspective
- 2+ years of experience monitoring and alerting in an enterprise environment (i.e. Redgate)
- 2+ years of experience managing Cloud databases (Azure SQL DB, Azure Synapse, SQL Managed Instances, or Snowflake), including storage optimization and cost management; monitoring and alerting tool Azure Monitor; and managing data integration tools (Azure Data Factory) from a connectivity and performance troubleshooting perspective
- 2+ years experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions/Azure App Service) specifically for automated database deployments and schema migrations
- 2+ years of experience automating database tasks using PowerShell or Python
All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Database Engineer Job Market in Tennessee
A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Artech3

- City of Memphis, TN1

- Optum1

- SPECTRAFORCE1

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Government & Public Sector1
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
- Technology & Software1
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in database engineer jobs across Tennessee.
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one major RDBMS such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle
- Experience designing, optimizing, and maintaining relational and non-relational databases
- Hands-on work with cloud database services like AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL
- Ability to write and tune complex stored procedures, indexes, and execution plans
- Familiarity with database backup, recovery, replication, and high-availability configurations
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field
Database Engineer Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How many database engineer jobs are there in Tennessee?
There are 6+ database engineer openings in Tennessee on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Memphis, Brentwood, and Oak Ridge. New positions post regularly as employers across Tennessee hire.
How much do database engineers make in Tennessee?
Database engineers in Tennessee earn a median of about $115,500 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,050 for the lowest 10% to over $163,600 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Tennessee cities have the most database engineer jobs?
Memphis, Brentwood, and Oak Ridge have the most database engineer openings in Tennessee right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire database engineers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring database engineers in Tennessee include Artech, City of Memphis, TN, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote database engineer jobs in Tennessee?
Yes. About 17% of database engineer openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Tennessee metros.
How do I apply for database engineer jobs in Tennessee?
You can apply to database engineer jobs in Tennessee directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Tennessee location, then apply to each one that fits.
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