Platform Engineer Jobs in Missouri

Platform engineer jobs in Missouri are concentrated in financial services, healthcare IT, telecommunications, and enterprise software, with demand at every level from associate to staff engineer. The largest hiring markets are Kansas City, St. Louis, and Columbia, where companies like Cerner (Oracle Health), Edward Jones, and Mastercard have built lasting engineering operations. Kubernetes administration, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud platform reliability are the most consistently requested specialties across current Missouri listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles24
Top employerMastercard
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring5
Work type67% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
Senior Platform Engineer
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LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
New 14h ago
Senior Platform Engineer
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
St. Louis, Missouri
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Product & Program Management
10,000+

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Capgemini
Platform Engineer VI - Data Services
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Capgemini
New 16h ago
Platform Engineer VI - Data Services
Capgemini
St. Louis, Missouri
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
$39.3 - $61.4/hr
Bachelor's degree in systems engineering
10,000+

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Google
Customer Engineer, Platform, SLED, Central South, Google Public Sector
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Customer Engineer, Platform, SLED, Central South, Google Public Sector
Google
Missouri
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$127k - $184k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Abco Maintenance
Cloud Solutions Architect / Database Engineer / AI Platform Architect
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Abco Maintenance
Added 5d ago
Cloud Solutions Architect / Database Engineer / AI Platform Architect
Abco Maintenance
St. Louis, Missouri
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$150k - $180k/yr
51-200

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SAIC
CI/CD and Platform Automation Engineer
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SAIC
Added 5d ago
CI/CD and Platform Automation Engineer
SAIC
St. Louis, Missouri
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
On-Site
Master's degree
10,000+

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Platform Engineer Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

St. Louis
13 jobs
O'Fallon
4 jobs
Springfield
3 jobs
Columbia
2 jobs
Kansas City
1 job

Platform Engineer Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Mastercard
Mastercard4 open roles
O'Reilly Auto Parts
O'Reilly Auto Parts3 open roles
Esri
Esri2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Food & Beverage

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in platform engineer jobs across Missouri.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related engineering field
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration in production environments
  • Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Ansible
  • Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
  • Familiarity with major cloud platforms, particularly AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Strong scripting ability in Python, Bash, or Go to automate platform operations and deployments

Platform Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a platform engineer in Missouri?

Platform engineering has no state-issued license in Missouri, so the path runs through education and certifications recognized by employers. Most Missouri hiring managers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems, paired with hands-on cloud or DevOps credentials such as the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Certified Kubernetes Administrator. Building a public project portfolio and contributing to open-source infrastructure projects strengthens applications considerably for Missouri roles.

Which companies hire platform engineers in Missouri?

Missouri platform engineer roles are posted by Mastercard, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and Esri and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kansas City and St. Louis anchor most of the demand, driven by Missouri's deep concentration of financial services, healthcare IT, and telecommunications employers.

Which Missouri cities have the most platform engineer jobs?

St. Louis, O'Fallon, and Springfield have the most platform engineer openings in Missouri. Kansas City leads because of its large financial technology and healthcare IT employer base, including companies like Cerner and Mastercard, while St. Louis draws demand from financial services firms, defense contractors, and regional enterprise software companies.

Are there remote platform engineer jobs in Missouri?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 33% of platform engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how thoroughly the role centers on cloud infrastructure rather than physical hardware. Work involving cloud platform management, pipeline automation, and observability tooling transfers cleanly to remote arrangements.

How can I get hired as a platform engineer in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a DevOps or cloud associate role at a Missouri employer with structured onboarding programs, such as the technology rotational programs at Cerner, Edward Jones, or large St. Louis-area managed service providers. Adjacent roles in systems administration, site reliability, or IT operations at Missouri healthcare systems or financial firms regularly move into platform engineering tracks. Earning the AWS Cloud Practitioner or Certified Kubernetes Administrator credential before applying gives candidates a concrete edge over other entry-level applicants.

Where can I find and apply to platform engineer jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to platform engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings across Kansas City, St. Louis, and the rest of the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly from each listing.

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