Senior Software Developer Jobs in Tennessee
Senior Software Developer jobs in Tennessee are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in healthcare IT, financial technology, and logistics software across companies from growing startups through large enterprise employers. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville lead hiring volume, with well-established employers like HCA Healthcare, FedEx, and Asurion consistently seeking senior-level engineering talent. The most sought-after specialties in Tennessee right now are cloud architecture, full-stack development, and DevOps engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Enterprise LabView Software Developer
Location: Arnold Air Force, TN
Job Family Code: T – Software and Systems Development
Function/Branch: Engineering/Instrumentation, Data & Controls
Directorate: Engineering Tech & Support
Position Type: Regular, Full Time
Pay Type: Exempt
Sponsorship: Position Not Sponsored
Grade: L07 (TA0705) – L08 (TA0808)
Salary Range: L07: $91,000 - $125,000; L08: $110,000 - $151,000 / year
Overview
Open to Internal/External candidates. Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Enterprise Lab View Software Developer, supporting TOS II, at Arnold Air Force Base in Arnold, TN. The Enterprise Lab View Software Developer will work as a member of an integrated team responsible for maintaining and supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.
Job Summary
An exciting career opportunity exists for a mid-career Software Engineer with primary responsibility for designing, developing, upgrading and maintaining:
- High speed/high volume data acquisition systems for ground testing of Turbine Engines, Aircraft Models, Missile Systems, and Space Systems.
- LabView data display systems using modern programming techniques and languages.
- Highly complex Data Processing, Data Mining, and Data Storage Systems. Software Engineers will apply programming, design, configuration management, and testing skills to develop complex systems and applications to perform the above functions, while assisting in system/application deployment, installation, maintenance, and support.
Job Duties:
Software Engineers at AEDC are critical to the execution of the test mission. Specifically, duties for this mid-career position include:
- Independently execute work, generally within Software Engineering, which involves the design, development and maintenance of enterprise-level data acquisition and processing systems across the test mission, including second level maintenance.
- Independently execute work in one or more of the following:
- Develop system requirements and design systems that are configurable and modifiable to interface with existing and future hardware and software
- Design, develop and maintain enterprise level software and systems to meet system requirements
- Lead and/or execute software testing and verification
- Ensure application of sound software configuration management practices to ensure system integrity
- Apply system security to meet Federal Information Assurance requirements
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to entry-level software engineering staff in the execution of software development and maintenance activities
- Independently prepare engineering studies and reports of a complex nature
- Use modern design, development, testing, and configuration management tools for software systems
- Participates in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
- It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering or related engineering or scientific disciplines from an accredited college or university
- L07: Minimum of 2 years of progressive work experience in software design, coding, configuration control and maintenance.
- L08: Minimum of 5 years of progressive work experience in software design, coding, configuration control and maintenance.
- Current US Citizenship required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access to the local AEDC network.
Preferred Qualifications
- LabView relevant work
- Proficiency in the following: LabView, C, C++, Java, Python, SQL, Subversion, Trac, Jenkins, and similar software development tools
- Experience developing and coding real-time applications is a plus.
- CompTIA Security+ Certification, or higher-level security certification, is preferred.
- Knowledge of major industry or regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to Instrumentation, Data, and Controls (ID&C) Software engineering discipline.
- Active DoD Security Clearance
What We Offer
- Competitive salaries
- Continuing education assistance
- Multiple healthcare benefits packages
- 401K with employer matching
- Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
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Who's Hiring
- Oracle11
- Speechify5
- BNH2B
- CVS Health2
- Tennessee Department of Finance & Administration2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Automotive
- Human Resources
- Investment & Asset Management
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior software developer jobs across Tennessee.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Five or more years of professional software development experience with demonstrated technical leadership
- Proficiency in at least one primary language such as Java, Python, C#, or Go
- Hands-on experience designing and deploying cloud-based systems on AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Strong understanding of Agile or Scrum development methodologies and CI/CD pipeline practices
- Ability to mentor junior developers and conduct meaningful code reviews within a team setting
Senior Software Developer Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior software developer in Tennessee?
Tennessee does not require a state-issued license to work as a software developer, so the path runs through education and experience. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, though strong candidates from Tennessee's coding bootcamp programs are also competitive. From there, you progress through junior and mid-level roles, building expertise in the languages and cloud platforms that Tennessee employers prioritize, until you can lead projects and mentor others.
How much do senior software developers make in Tennessee?
Senior software developers in Tennessee earn a median of about $122,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,280 for the lowest 10% to over $166,380 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior software developers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring senior software developers in Tennessee right now include Oracle, Speechify, and BNH, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tennessee's healthcare IT and fintech sectors drive particularly consistent demand, with large anchor companies running engineering teams that hire at the senior level on an ongoing basis.
Which Tennessee cities have the most senior software developer jobs?
Nashville, Memphis, and Arnold AFB are the Tennessee cities with the most senior software developer openings. Nashville leads because of its concentration of healthcare technology companies, financial services firms, and corporate headquarters, while Memphis and Knoxville contribute volume through logistics technology, manufacturing software, and university-affiliated research and development employers.
Are there remote senior software developer jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 79% of senior software developer openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally suited the work is to distributed teams. Architecture, back-end development, and cloud engineering roles are the most likely to be fully remote, while positions requiring close collaboration with on-site hardware or embedded systems tend to stay in person.
How can I get hired as a senior software developer in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a junior developer or software engineer associate role at a Tennessee employer and building toward senior standing over time. Large Nashville-area healthcare IT companies and logistics technology firms in Memphis regularly hire new graduates and career-changers into associate engineering programs. A portfolio of personal or open-source projects, a relevant computer science degree or completed bootcamp credential, and familiarity with cloud fundamentals help candidates without professional experience stand out when applying to these entry-level engineering pipelines.
Where can I find and apply to senior software developer jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to senior software developer jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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