Data Engineers Salaries in Tennessee

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USD 142,025 /yr

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Average annual salary:

USD 112,778

Lower end of salary range

USD 135,000

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USD 157,800

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Key\rResponsibilities<\/span><\/b>
\rInfrastructure Design and Development-Capacity Delivery:<\/b>\r-Delivers infrastructure capacity for Oracle Cloud.<\/span>\r-Contributes to collaboration with Site Selection,\rDesign & Construction, and DC Engineering Operations to ensure on-time\rdelivery of expansion capacity in OCI datacenters globally.<\/span>\r-Contributes to the delivery of capacity across\rcloud offerings.<\/span>
\r-Collaborates with hardware development teams to\renable and automate capacity planning tools, real-time observability, and\rinfrastructure monitoring services (e.g., through platform characterization).<\/span>\rInfrastructure Design and Development-Infrastructure Development:<\/b>\r-Designs data center critical infrastructure for\rOracle Cloud.<\/span>
\r-Collaborates with colocation providers and\rinternal stakeholders to deliver project design criteria and develop Basis of\rDesign.<\/span>
\r-Partners with hardware development teams to drive\rthe design direction\/definition of roadmap, and drive concepts onto roadmap and\rinto OCI fleet.<\/span>
\r-Collaborates with the hardware development, data\rcenter design, and construction teams to ensure seamless transition from\rarchitecture to implementation.<\/span>
\r-Develops and manages advanced cooling solutions.<\/span>\rInnovation:<\/b>
\r-Contributes to the research of new designs,\rmaterials, and construction methods for data center equipment and related\rcomponents, including site and building.<\/span>
\r-Participates in the identification of and monitors\rthe need for new tools to improve the quality of data and analytics.<\/span>\r-Contributes to the evaluation of new power and\radvanced cooling technologies that enable the delivery of artificial\rintelligence (AI) products and other technologies driving up density and\rperformance in data centers.<\/span>
\r-Participates in influencing the development of\roptimal components and solutions for future OCI fleet requirements by partners\r(e.g., technology providers and design partners).<\/span>
\rInnovation-Patent Generation:<\/b>
\r-Contributes to the identification of\ropportunities to generate intellectual property to help strengthen OCI\u2019s\rposition as a leader in Cloud Computing.<\/span>
\rQuality Assurance-Documentation:<\/b>
\r-Contributes to the review and maintenance of data\rcenter infrastructure site documentation (e.g., floor plans, rack elevations,\rcable matrices).<\/span>
\r-Participates in reviewing and evaluating Requests\rfor Information (RFI), Requests for Proposals (RFP) and RFP, and Requests for\rQualification (RFQ) submittals.<\/span>
\r-Contributes to the development of OCI data center\rfacilities requirements documentation.<\/span>
\rQuality Assurance:<\/b>
\r-Evaluates products.<\/span>
\r-Follows quality benchmarks for new sites,\rregions, and\/or deployments.<\/span>
\r-Partners with colocation providers to ensure\rrequirements are met.<\/span>
\rQuality Assurance-Standard Development\/Maintenance:<\/b>\r-Contributes to implementing updates to design\rstandards and specifications for consistency, maximum system reliability and\roptimal facility utilization.<\/span>
\r-Adheres to global data center infrastructure\rstandards.<\/span>
\r-Follows whitespace design standards.<\/span>\rThermal Management-Thermal Management Solutions:<\/b>
\r-Contributes to partnership cross-functionally\r(e.g., data center design, construction, mechanical\/electrical engineering\rteams) to ensure the provision of optimized, scalable cooling solutions, as\rwell as thermal solutions optimized for the entire stack.<\/span>\r-Aligns with power and cooling standards (e.g.,\rinput voltage, rack density, heat rejection, power consumption) for OCI shapes\rthroughout data center fleet.<\/span>
\rThermal Management-Thermal Testing, Simulation, and Reviews:<\/b>\r-Contributes to the review of thermal simulation\rmodels from partners to identify risks and improve efficiency.<\/span>\rThermal Management-Thermal Design:<\/b>
\r-Aligns OCI thermal hardware design and data\rcenter physical infrastructure with minimal oversight.<\/span>\r-Participates in collaboration with\rmultifunctional engineering groups to deliver hardware and data center sites\rthat meet the associated thermal specifications.<\/span>
\r-Contributes to collaboration with firmware and\rcontrols engineering teams to create robust thermal control and monitoring\rsystems.<\/span>
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\rCore Responsibilities<\/b>
\rPlanning & Execution:<\/b>
\r-Manages and coordinates moderately complex tasks,\rmonitoring timelines and deliverables to ensure timely completion and adherence\rto requirements for a moderately-sized project or initiative. Efficiently\rdelegates, monitors, and prioritizes work across multiple projects, providing\rtechnical oversight and adjusting plans to address shifts in resources or\rtimelines.<\/span>
\rCollaboration & Partnership:<\/b>
\r-Collaborates across the organization to align on\rexpectations and achieve shared objectives. Leverages understanding of business\rleaders, stakeholders, and\/or customers to ensure proposed solutions meet their\rneeds. Supports inclusivity by actively seeking and listening to diverse\rperspectives, ensuring others feel heard and respected.<\/span>\rProblem Solving:<\/b>
\r-Identifies and addresses moderately complex\rissues by analyzing a wide range of data and\/or information to identify\rsolutions in accordance with standard practices. Proactively escalates\runresolved or critical issues with a thorough assessment and suggests potential\rsolutions. Reviews, contributes to, and documents problem solving strategies.<\/span>\rContinuous Learning:<\/b>
\r-Pursues learning opportunities to expand knowledge\rand skills and\/or tools in new areas and stays abreast of the latest industry\rtrends and best practices. Proactively seeks and leverages ongoing feedback and\rtraining to improve skills. Coaches and mentors junior team members, fostering\rcontinuous learning and knowledge sharing within and across teams.<\/span>\rContinuous Improvement:<\/b>
\r-Develops ideas, recommends updates, and\/or\rcollaborates on the implementation of process improvements to increase the\refficiency and effectiveness of processes, protocols, and workflows across\rteams, and evaluates the impact on key stakeholders. Solicits feedback from\rothers on ideas for alternative approaches and methods for continued\rimprovement.<\/span>
\rPerformance and Development:<\/b>
\r-Contributes to the talent development pipeline by\rparticipating in candidate interviews, assessing candidates, and providing\rhiring recommendations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\r<\/div>\r\r<\/body>\r\r<\/html>\rDisclaimer:

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization\/occupational health mandates, and\/or drug testing requirements.<\/b>

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only<\/b>

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $102,300 to $209,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.


Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee\/Spouse\/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
As part of Oracle's onboarding process and consistent with applicable law, US-based employees are required to complete identity verification, which involves the collection and processing of their biometric information. Accommodations to this requirement may be granted following an individualized assessment.
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Information Technology<\/p>

Overview<\/strong><\/p>

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Databricks Data Engineer \/ Training Instructor to support our client's contract needs on a FEMA Office of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (OEHP) data engineering skills modernization program. This is a Key Personnel position (one of two required Databricks Data Engineer positions under the contract). This position is located in the Washington, DC metro area and will be a hybrid remote position; all training delivery is conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams, with instructor access to DHS systems required. This position is location within the United Staes and is fully remote.<\/p>

Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>

Job Title Company Salary
Senior Cloud Data Engineer (Remote) GovCIO USD 210,000
Principal Data Center Engineer Oracle USD 155,900
Databricks Data Engineer GovCIO USD 185,000
Principal Data Systems Software Engineer Oracle USD 174,600
Data Engineer Accenture USD 170,560
Principal Data Engineer BWX Technologies USD 111,225
Principal Data Engineer BWXT USD 111,225
Entry Level Building Mechanical Engineer - Data Centers Jacobs USD 73,328
Senior Data Engineer Learn more about Regal Cinemas, Incexternal USD 119,000
Mid-Career Instrumentation, Data, & Controls Engineer Beyond New Horizons USD 114,250

FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions related to Data Engineers job postings and salaries in Tennessee:

Q What qualifications are required for a data engineer job in Tennessee?
A Qualifications typically include a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, as well as experience with data modeling, database design, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala. Familiarity with data warehousing solutions and ETL tools is also often required.
Q What are the typical responsibilities of a data engineer in Tennessee?
A Typical responsibilities of a data engineer include designing and building scalable data pipelines, implementing data storage solutions, ensuring data quality and integrity, and collaborating with data scientists and analysts to facilitate data retrieval and analysis.
Q How does the cost of living in Tennessee affect data engineer salaries?
A The cost of living in Tennessee can affect data engineer salaries, as employers may adjust pay to reflect the lower cost of living when compared to regions with a higher cost of living. Salaries are often adjusted to be competitive within the local job market while considering the cost of living.
Q What career growth opportunities exist for data engineers in Tennessee?
A Career growth opportunities for data engineers in Tennessee may include advancing to senior data engineer roles, transitioning to data architect or data scientist positions, or moving into managerial roles such as leading a team of engineers. Continuous learning and staying updated with the latest technologies can also contribute to career advancement.

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