Software Developer Jobs in Tennessee
Software Developer jobs in Tennessee are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in healthcare technology, logistics software, financial services platforms, and defense systems work, with openings at every level from entry-level associate developer through principal and staff engineer. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville lead in hiring volume, anchored by employers like HCA Healthcare, FedEx, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The most sought-after specialties in Tennessee are cloud-native application development, embedded systems engineering, and enterprise data platform work. 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
- Speechify12

- Oracle8

- BNH3B
- Billtrust2

- Tennessee Department of Finance & Administration2

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software developer jobs across Tennessee.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in at least one modern language such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript
- Experience building or maintaining cloud-based applications on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Familiarity with agile development practices, sprint planning, and version control using Git
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers and QA engineers
- Strong problem-solving skills demonstrated through portfolio projects, internships, or prior roles
Software Developer Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software developer in Tennessee?
Tennessee does not require a state-issued license to work as a software developer. The standard path into the field is a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems from a Tennessee university such as Vanderbilt, the University of Tennessee, or Tennessee State, followed by internship experience and a portfolio of completed projects. Employers in Nashville's healthcare tech corridor and Knoxville's defense sector increasingly accept coding bootcamp credentials alongside traditional degrees.
How much do software developers make in Tennessee?
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 software developers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring software developers in Tennessee right now include Speechify, Oracle, and BNH, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tennessee's concentration of large healthcare systems, logistics companies, and federally funded research institutions means demand stays consistent well beyond the largest metro areas.
Which Tennessee cities have the most software developer jobs?
Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga account for the most software developer openings in Tennessee. Nashville drives the largest share through its dense cluster of healthcare IT firms, insurance technology companies, and venture-backed startups, while Memphis adds substantial volume through FedEx's global technology operations and Memphis-based financial services firms, and Knoxville draws heavily on Oak Ridge National Laboratory and University of Tennessee research partnerships.
Are there remote software developer jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 90% of software developer openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based and collaborative-tools nature of the work. Backend development, cloud infrastructure, and data engineering roles within Tennessee companies tend to offer the most fully remote flexibility, while embedded systems and defense-cleared positions typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a software developer in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior developer role at a mid-size Nashville healthcare technology company or a Memphis-based logistics software team, where structured onboarding programs exist for new graduates. HCA Healthcare and FedEx both run technology development rotational programs that accept candidates with limited professional experience. Building a portfolio of two or three deployed projects on GitHub, earning an AWS Cloud Practitioner certification, and targeting QA engineer or technical support analyst roles as a lateral entry point all give candidates a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to software developer jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to software developer jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Tennessee employers and locations. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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