Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs in Missouri

Senior Software Development Engineer jobs in Missouri are concentrated in financial technology, healthcare IT, insurance software, and defense contracting, with Kansas City and St. Louis anchoring the bulk of hiring and Columbia emerging as a growing secondary market. Established employers such as Cerner (Oracle Health), Edward Jones, and Mastercard maintain significant engineering teams in the state and regularly recruit senior-level engineers. Cloud-native architecture, distributed systems, and full-stack enterprise development are the most in-demand specialties across Missouri postings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles41
Top employerbackstitch
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring14
Work type45% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Deloitte
Java Full Stack Developer-Software Engineer III
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Java Full Stack Developer-Software Engineer III
Deloitte
St. Louis, Missouri
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$103k - $171k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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American Century Investments
Software Developer Intern
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Software Developer Intern
American Century Investments
Kansas City, Missouri
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
1,001-5,000

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True Manufacturing
Software Developer IV
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Software Developer IV
True Manufacturing
O'Fallon, Missouri
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Support
Sales
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Software/ Web Developer
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Software/ Web Developer
Meridian Systematics
St. Louis, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$90k - $110k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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CVS Health
Senior STIBO Software Developer
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Senior STIBO Software Developer
CVS Health
Jefferson City, Missouri
Data Analytics
Data Science
$83k - $222k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

St. Louis
19 jobs
Kansas City
5 jobs
O'Fallon
3 jobs
Springfield
3 jobs
Mexico
1 job
Monett
1 job
Berkeley
1 job
Columbia
1 job
Bridgeton
1 job

Senior Software Development Engineer Job Market in Missouri

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

Who's Hiring

backstitch
backstitch3 open roles
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell3 open roles
Enterprise Mobility
Enterprise Mobility3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior software development engineer jobs across Missouri.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field
  • Seven or more years of professional software development experience with demonstrable project leadership
  • Deep proficiency in at least one primary language such as Java, Python, C#, or Go
  • Hands-on experience designing and deploying cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Proven ability to lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and drive architectural decisions
  • Experience working within Agile or Scrum teams on large-scale enterprise or SaaS applications

Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior software development engineer in Missouri?

Reaching the senior level in Missouri typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering combined with several years of progressively responsible development work. Missouri does not issue a state license for software engineers, so advancement depends on demonstrated technical depth, leadership on complex projects, and often a portfolio of shipped products. Many Missouri employers in healthcare IT and financial services also value certifications from cloud providers or agile frameworks as evidence of specialized readiness.

How much do senior software development engineers make in Missouri?

Senior software development 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 senior software development engineers in Missouri?

Employers hiring senior software development engineers in Missouri right now include backstitch, Burns & McDonnell, and Enterprise Mobility, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Missouri's concentration of large financial services, healthcare IT, and defense technology firms means senior engineering roles tend to be well-funded and focused on enterprise-scale systems.

Which Missouri cities have the most senior software development engineer jobs?

St. Louis, Kansas City, and O'Fallon lead Missouri for senior software development engineer openings. Kansas City's large financial technology and healthcare IT sector drives the majority of postings, while St. Louis benefits from a dense cluster of insurance, defense, and biotech firms with substantial engineering teams, and Columbia's growing university-linked tech community supports a steady secondary market.

Are there remote senior software development engineer jobs in Missouri?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 75% of senior software development engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how naturally the role fits distributed work. The most remote-friendly specialties are cloud infrastructure, backend API development, and enterprise software architecture, where collaboration happens primarily through code review tools and async communication rather than on-site presence.

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

The most realistic path starts with an entry-level or associate software engineer role, then building toward the senior level over time. Large Missouri employers such as Cerner (Oracle Health) in Kansas City and Boeing in St. Louis run structured new-graduate programs and rotational engineering tracks designed for candidates early in their careers. Moving laterally from a QA engineer, technical support, or junior developer role at one of Missouri's many mid-size software or fintech companies is another common route, especially when paired with cloud provider certifications that demonstrate self-directed growth.

Where can I find and apply to senior software development engineer jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to senior software development engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to the listings that match.

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