Front End Software Engineer Jobs in Missouri
Front End Software Engineer jobs in Missouri concentrate in financial technology, healthcare technology, and e-commerce platforms, with the Kansas City and St. Louis metros driving the largest share of demand and Springfield adding a growing cluster of mid-market tech employers. Companies with an established Missouri footprint that consistently hire front end software engineers include Cerner (now Oracle Health), Edward Jones, and World Wide Technology. React and TypeScript skills are the most in-demand specialties, followed by accessibility-focused development and design system work, with openings at every level from junior to staff engineer. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
ALL ABOUT TARGET
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
ALL ABOUT SERVICE & ENGAGEMENT
Advocates of guest experience who welcome, thank and exceed guest service expectations by focusing on guest interaction and recovery. Advocates of both physical and digital services and solutions who are knowledgeable about capabilities and features that drive adoption, usage and ultimately guest loyalty. Empowered to make shopping effortless and seamless for guests at the checklanes, guest services, gift registry, pick-up and drive up.
At Target, we believe in our leaders having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Service & Engagement Executive Team Leader can provide you with the:
- Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest first team culture across the store
- Skills in guest engagement; problem solving and resolution
- Knowledge of retail business fundamentals including: department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies
- Experience setting and planning department monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver service and sales goals
- Experience managing a team of hourly team members, leaders and creating Service and Engagement business strategies and goals
- Skills in recruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders
As a Service & Engagement Executive Team Leader, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:
- Build a team of passionate and knowledgeable Guest Advocates and Service and Engagement Leaders who strive to exceed guest service expectations by focusing on decreasing wait time, friendly guest interaction and service recovery
- Drive total store sales, understand your role in sales growth and how your departments and team contribute to and impacts total store profitability
- Anticipate staffing needs, talent plan and recruit – both long and short term
- Manage leaders to follow-up on training completion, check for understanding and provide continuous education opportunities to drive proficiencies for all front of store experiences
- Engage in consistent and meaningful development conversations throughout the critical touch points within Service and Engagement Team leader career path
- Personalize recognition and appreciation to reinforce critical guest service behaviors and promote a positive team and guest centric culture
- Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management (listen, observe, recognize and coach) on critical Service and Engagement behaviors
- Understand business reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot and follow-up on opportunity areas
- Quickly respond to any negative guest shopping experience by de-escalating the situation and ensuring your team understands and feels supported to make things right for the guest
- Own schedules that follow the scheduling allocation and guidelines to support peak traffic times, key holiday events and weekends
- Manage the store experience by anticipating and/or reacting with urgency to staffing or scheduling needs based on fluctuations in guest traffic and sales
- Ensure Team Leader schedules support a frictionless experience during guest peak traffic times for all shopping preferences: checklanes, self-checkout (SCO), Order Pick-up (OPU), drive up (DU).
- Be the champion of physical and digital offerings to ensure your team can inform, educate and promote the suite of benefits, features and offerings that reward our guest and/or enhance their shopping experience (Including Target RedCard and Wallet)
- Expect and enable your team to stay up-to-date on upcoming major promotions, brand launches and events
- Utilize guest survey reporting tools to drive change in key areas with the greatest impact on guest experience; and use guest feedback to coach/recognize teams.
- Lead the teram to deliver an efficient and hassle free guest pick up experience
- Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs (this includes early morning, evening and weekends)
- Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance; lead team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment
- As a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes
- Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.)
- All other duties based on business needs
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We might be a great match if:
- Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited…. We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests
- Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you…. That’s why we love working at Target
- You enjoy interacting with people all day and making things easy for others…. Interacting with guests, solving concerns and making the guests day better is core of what we do
- You aren’t looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day… We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded
The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Service & Engagement Executive Team Leader. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:
- 4 year degree or equivalent experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong business acumen
- Manage conflict, lead and hold others accountable
- Relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization
- Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
- Learn and adapt to current technology needs
- Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently and with a team
We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:
- Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
- Interpret instructions, reports and information
- Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
- Accurately handle cash register operations and cash transactions
- Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary
Benefits Eligibility
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In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in front end software engineer jobs across Missouri.
- Proficiency in React, JavaScript, and TypeScript demonstrated through portfolio or professional work
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field
- Experience translating UI/UX designs into responsive, cross-browser-compatible interfaces
- Familiarity with state management libraries such as Redux, Zustand, or React Query
- Working knowledge of accessibility standards including WCAG 2.1 and ARIA practices
- Experience with version control using Git and collaborative workflows in agile teams
Front End Software Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a front end software engineer in Missouri?
Front end software engineering in Missouri carries no state-issued license or registration, so the path runs through education and demonstrated skill. Most employers in Kansas City and St. Louis hire candidates with a bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering, though a strong portfolio built through a coding bootcamp or self-study can open doors at smaller companies and startups. Missouri employers also recruit heavily from University of Missouri, Washington University in St. Louis, and Missouri University of Science and Technology.
How much do front end software engineers make in Missouri?
Front end software 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 front end software engineers in Missouri?
Companies currently hiring front end software engineers in Missouri include Walmart, Burlington Stores, and CVS Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's deep concentration of financial services, healthcare IT, and logistics technology firms means sustained front end demand across both enterprise and mid-market employers throughout the state.
Which Missouri cities have the most front end software engineer jobs?
St. Louis, Springfield, and Florissant account for the most front end software engineer openings in Missouri. Kansas City leads because of its concentration of financial technology firms, healthcare systems, and logistics technology companies, while St. Louis is anchored by large employers in financial services, defense technology, and healthcare IT, with Springfield adding demand from regional insurance carriers and growing digital agencies.
Are there remote front end software engineer jobs in Missouri?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 0% of front end software engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how naturally the work fits distributed teams. The most remote-friendly portions of the role are component development, code review, and design system contributions, while roles that require close collaboration with embedded product or UX teams tend to ask for at least occasional on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a front end software engineer in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building a portfolio of two or three deployed projects that demonstrate React and responsive design skills, then applying to associate or junior software engineer roles at Missouri's larger tech employers. Cerner, now Oracle Health in Kansas City, and World Wide Technology in St. Louis both run new-graduate and early-career programs. Candidates moving from adjacent roles like QA analyst or graphic designer with some coding background are frequently considered. A certification in front end development or a completed bootcamp gives a clear signal when a degree is absent.
Where can I find and apply to front end software engineer jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to front end software engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings from employers hiring now. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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