Backend Engineer Jobs in Missouri
Backend Engineer jobs in Missouri are concentrated in financial technology, healthcare IT, and enterprise software, with demand at every level from junior developer to principal engineer. St. Louis, Kansas City, and Columbia are the primary hiring centers, where companies like Mastercard, World Wide Technology, and Cerner have long-running engineering teams. The most sought-after specialties are API development, distributed systems, and cloud-native architecture on AWS and Azure. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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GROW WITH US:
Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.
STAY AWESOME:
Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com
A DAY IN THE LIFE:
A highly skilled senior team member responsible for the design, documentation, development, and testing of a modern web application using leading edge best practices and design patterns. This role works independently to identify software improvements and contribute to the overall testing and validation of software products.A Sr. Software Engineer I at Tandem also:
Independently designs, develops, modifies, and tests software units per corporate software process documents.
Independently identifies opportunities in software process, discusses with peers, and implements proposals to address gaps.
Utilizes AI tools such as Github Copilot to develop modern and maintainable code
Responsible for software design specifications, interface descriptions, and other software documentation.
Translates high-level requirements into software design and implementation.
Develops, executes, and verifies unit and integration tests in coordination with the Software Test team. Employs Test Driven Development (TDD) to ensure quality.
Regularly performs code reviews and provides feedback to peers and junior engineers.
Responsible for the training, mentoring and development of junior team members.
Independently diagnoses, replicates and addresses build and deployment issues; may instruct others in this process as well.
May be tasked to develop proof-of-concept projects that demonstrate new technologies or development patterns.
May act as designated Tandem Software Development representative with outside entities such as clinical research organizations.
Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements with support from subject matter experts within the company.
WHEN & WHERE YOU’LL WORK:
Remote: This position is fully remote and open to candidates within the United States. Equipment for the role will be provided and training will occur virtually.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience.
- 5 years’ experience in the field of cloud or web application software development or in a related area.
- Expert knowledge of at least C# and .Net Core.
- Experience designing, developing, and testing containerized micro-services.
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines that deploy containerized services to Kubernetes via Helm.
- Experience utilizing SQL databases, such as SQL Server, MySQL, etc.
- Experience utilizing NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB, CosmosDB, Cassandra, etc.
- Experience with an enterprise messaging bus (e.g., Event Hubs, Kafka, Kinesis) is preferred.
- Proficient with the use of Docker containers for both development support and deployment.
- Familiarity with selecting and deploying cloud technologies in Azure and/or AWS.
- Skilled at defining and translating high-level requirements into software design and implementation.
- Able to work independently and deliver high-quality work without close supervision.
- Able to articulate work assignments and direct the work of more junior team members.
- Able to effectively convey information related to work product and lead group discussions.
- Able to assert own ideas and persuade others through effectively consolidating, evaluating, and presenting relevant information.
- Adept at seeing change as an opportunity to improve business performance and campaigning for it when necessary.
- Knowledge of REST API contract design.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The starting base pay range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000
annually. Base pay will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and may also fluctuate depending on candidate’s location and the overall job market. In addition to base pay, Tandem offers a competitive compensation package that includes bonus and a robust benefits package.
Tandem offers health care benefits such as medical, dental, vision available your first day, as well as health savings accounts and flexible saving accounts. You’ll also receive 11 paid holidays per year, a minimum of 20 days of paid time off (with accrual starting on day 1) and you will have access to a 401k plan with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase plan. Learn more about Tandem’s benefits here!
YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and regulations. A conditional offer of employment from Tandem is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening process comprised of a drug test (excluding marijuana) and background check, which includes a review of criminal history information.
Tandem has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history information of candidates for this position, as this role may involve access to proprietary, sensitive and/or confidential information, including customer protected health information. This review is required to ensure that individuals in such roles uphold high standards of trust and integrity so as to protect the interests of our customers, employees, and stakeholders.
SPONSORSHIP: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:
At Tandem, we believe joy fuels excellence. That's why we've built a workplace that celebrates your achievements and supports your well-being. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries and fostering growth, all while maintaining a spirit of fun and camaraderie. This is just one of the ways we stay awesome! Explore the benefits and reasons to love Tandem at https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers.
BE YOU, WITH US!
We embrace the value that every single one of us brings to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.
Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.
REFERRALS:
We love a good referral! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this position, please share!
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.
Make a move that matters. Join Tandem Diabetes Care, where we're turning challenges into triumphs every day and where your talents will help shape a healthier, happier tomorrow.
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in backend engineer jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Java, Python, Go, or Node.js
- Experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
- Hands-on work with relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS or Azure, and containerization using Docker or Kubernetes
- Strong understanding of version control workflows using Git and CI/CD pipeline tooling
Backend Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a backend engineer in Missouri?
Backend engineering in Missouri has no state-issued license or registration requirement, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most Missouri employers hire candidates with a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems, though strong candidates from coding bootcamps with a solid portfolio also get interviews. Building projects that show API design, database work, and cloud deployment is the clearest way to move from education to a first role.
How much do backend engineers make in Missouri?
Backend engineers in Missouri earn a median of about $126,120 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,570 for the lowest 10% to over $169,340 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire backend engineers in Missouri?
Missouri backend engineer roles are posted by Esri, CVS Health, and Leidos and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's strong fintech and healthcare IT presence means engineering teams here frequently work on high-throughput transaction systems and regulated data environments.
Which Missouri cities have the most backend engineer jobs?
St. Louis, Milan, and Monett account for the largest share of backend engineer openings in Missouri. St. Louis drives volume through its fintech corridor and enterprise tech firms like World Wide Technology and Mastercard, Kansas City adds openings from its growing startup scene and regional bank technology divisions, and Columbia draws roles tied to university research computing and mid-size software companies that cluster around the University of Missouri.
Are there remote backend engineer jobs in Missouri?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of backend engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how thoroughly the role's work can be done without a fixed office. Fully remote positions are most common for API and services work where output is code and collaboration happens through pull requests and async tooling rather than in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a backend engineer in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior or associate software engineer role at one of Missouri's larger technology employers or healthcare IT companies, where structured onboarding exists for new graduates. World Wide Technology in St. Louis and Cerner, now part of Oracle Health in Kansas City, have historically run new-grad and rotational programs for engineers. A portfolio with two or three deployed projects showing REST API design, a connected database, and version-controlled code on GitHub does more than a resume alone at this stage.
Where can I find and apply to backend engineer jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to backend engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings. Search the roles that fit your experience level and target location, then apply directly to the ones that match. No account or profile is required to view and apply to listings.
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