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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Top employerMastercard
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring17
Work type50% On-site
Top industryTechnology
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Chenega Corporation
Software Developer Subject Matter Expert (SME)
St. Louis, Missouri
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Senior Software Engineer
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Zelis Healthcare
Senior Software Engineer
Missouri
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Mid-Level Robotics Software Developer
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Boeing
Mid-Level Robotics Software Developer
Berkeley, Missouri
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Senior Software Developer
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E Logic
Senior Software Developer
Jefferson City, Missouri
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Senior Software Developer - Environmental Services
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Burns & McDonnell
Senior Software Developer - Environmental Services
Kansas City, Missouri
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Software Developer Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Chenega Corporation·St. Louis, Missouri
Job functions:
ITIL Certification
5,001-10,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
St Louis, MO
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!
Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) was created with the purpose of providing integrated enterprise IT support to Federal customers both CONUS and OCONUS. CARS employs Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with decades of experience working in the Federal marketplace.
The Software Developer Subject Matter Expert (SME) will provide senior-level technical expertise for the design, development, enhancement, integration, testing, deployment, and support of enterprise software applications. The SME will work with technical teams, business users, and program leadership to understand requirements, troubleshoot complex issues, recommend practical solutions, and support reliable software delivery in a secure, mission-focused environment.
Responsibilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
How you’ll grow
We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
Benefits
Chenega MIOS’s culture
Corporate citizenship
Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team
#Chenega Agile Real Time Solutions, LLC
Teleworking Permitted?: false
Software Developer Subject Matter Expert (SME)
St Louis, MO
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!
Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) was created with the purpose of providing integrated enterprise IT support to Federal customers both CONUS and OCONUS. CARS employs Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with decades of experience working in the Federal marketplace.
The Software Developer Subject Matter Expert (SME) will provide senior-level technical expertise for the design, development, enhancement, integration, testing, deployment, and support of enterprise software applications. The SME will work with technical teams, business users, and program leadership to understand requirements, troubleshoot complex issues, recommend practical solutions, and support reliable software delivery in a secure, mission-focused environment.
- Provide subject matter expertise for the design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and support of enterprise software applications.
- Work with users and stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into practical technical requirements and software solutions.
- Develop, configure, maintain, and enhance application features, workflows, interfaces, reports, dashboards, and supporting components.
- Support the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, release, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
- Troubleshoot complex application issues, identify root causes, and coordinate resolution with developers, administrators, engineers, and other technical teams.
- Review existing applications, configurations, and customizations and recommend improvements that support stability, security, performance, and maintainability.
- Support integrations and data exchanges between enterprise applications using APIs, web services, scripts, and other standard integration methods.
- Assist with unit, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing, as well as release activities, upgrades, and production support.
- Provide guidance on software development best practices, secure coding, configuration management, documentation, and technical standards.
- Evaluate new tools, technologies, and automation opportunities that may improve application capabilities and user experience.
- Participate in Agile planning, requirements discussions, demonstrations, code reviews, and technical reviews.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, system documentation, process documentation, and user guidance.
- Mentor team members and provide technical knowledge transfer when needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience.
-
5+ years of experience designing, developing, configuring, integrating, testing, or supporting enterprise software applications.
- Experience gathering requirements, troubleshooting technical issues, documenting solutions, and working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Successfully pass background and drug screening.
- TS/SCI Security Clearance required and ability to pass a polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing, configuring, administering, or supporting ServiceNow applications and solutions.
- ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA), Certified Application Developer (CAD), or Certified Implementation Specialist certification.
- ITIL 4 Foundation certification.
- Experience with ServiceNow ITSM, Service Catalog, Knowledge Management, Flow Designer, Integration Hub, or Performance Analytics.
- Experience with Virtual Agent, Now Assist, NLU, AI Search, Agent Chat, or Microsoft Teams integration.
- Experience supporting enterprise software applications in a federal government or other regulated environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Hands-on experience with application development, scripting, workflows, databases, APIs, web services, or system integrations.
- Working knowledge of software development lifecycle practices, version control, testing, release management, and production support.
- Ability to support customized enterprise applications and controlled production releases in a secure environment.
- Ability to meet contract-specific access requirements
- Broad knowledge of enterprise software development, application architecture, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and production support.
- Ability to evaluate business needs and recommend practical, secure, and supportable technical solutions.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly to users, customers, and leadership.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple time-sensitive assignments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office applications.
How you’ll grow
At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.
We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
Benefits
At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.
Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.
Chenega MIOS’s culture
Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.
Corporate citizenship
Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.
Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.
Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/
Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team
We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:
Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com
Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/
#Chenega Agile Real Time Solutions, LLC
Chenega Corporation
Software Developer Subject Matter Expert (SME)
St. Louis, Missouri
New 17h ago5,001-10,000 employees
Job functions:
ITIL Certification
Job Description
Overview:
St Louis, MO
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!
Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) was created with the purpose of providing integrated enterprise IT support to Federal customers both CONUS and OCONUS. CARS employs Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with decades of experience working in the Federal marketplace.
The Software Developer Subject Matter Expert (SME) will provide senior-level technical expertise for the design, development, enhancement, integration, testing, deployment, and support of enterprise software applications. The SME will work with technical teams, business users, and program leadership to understand requirements, troubleshoot complex issues, recommend practical solutions, and support reliable software delivery in a secure, mission-focused environment.
Responsibilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
How you’ll grow
We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
Benefits
Chenega MIOS’s culture
Corporate citizenship
Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team
#Chenega Agile Real Time Solutions, LLC
Teleworking Permitted?: false
Software Developer Subject Matter Expert (SME)
St Louis, MO
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!
Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) was created with the purpose of providing integrated enterprise IT support to Federal customers both CONUS and OCONUS. CARS employs Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with decades of experience working in the Federal marketplace.
The Software Developer Subject Matter Expert (SME) will provide senior-level technical expertise for the design, development, enhancement, integration, testing, deployment, and support of enterprise software applications. The SME will work with technical teams, business users, and program leadership to understand requirements, troubleshoot complex issues, recommend practical solutions, and support reliable software delivery in a secure, mission-focused environment.
- Provide subject matter expertise for the design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and support of enterprise software applications.
- Work with users and stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into practical technical requirements and software solutions.
- Develop, configure, maintain, and enhance application features, workflows, interfaces, reports, dashboards, and supporting components.
- Support the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, release, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
- Troubleshoot complex application issues, identify root causes, and coordinate resolution with developers, administrators, engineers, and other technical teams.
- Review existing applications, configurations, and customizations and recommend improvements that support stability, security, performance, and maintainability.
- Support integrations and data exchanges between enterprise applications using APIs, web services, scripts, and other standard integration methods.
- Assist with unit, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing, as well as release activities, upgrades, and production support.
- Provide guidance on software development best practices, secure coding, configuration management, documentation, and technical standards.
- Evaluate new tools, technologies, and automation opportunities that may improve application capabilities and user experience.
- Participate in Agile planning, requirements discussions, demonstrations, code reviews, and technical reviews.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, system documentation, process documentation, and user guidance.
- Mentor team members and provide technical knowledge transfer when needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience.
-
5+ years of experience designing, developing, configuring, integrating, testing, or supporting enterprise software applications.
- Experience gathering requirements, troubleshooting technical issues, documenting solutions, and working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Successfully pass background and drug screening.
- TS/SCI Security Clearance required and ability to pass a polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing, configuring, administering, or supporting ServiceNow applications and solutions.
- ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA), Certified Application Developer (CAD), or Certified Implementation Specialist certification.
- ITIL 4 Foundation certification.
- Experience with ServiceNow ITSM, Service Catalog, Knowledge Management, Flow Designer, Integration Hub, or Performance Analytics.
- Experience with Virtual Agent, Now Assist, NLU, AI Search, Agent Chat, or Microsoft Teams integration.
- Experience supporting enterprise software applications in a federal government or other regulated environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Hands-on experience with application development, scripting, workflows, databases, APIs, web services, or system integrations.
- Working knowledge of software development lifecycle practices, version control, testing, release management, and production support.
- Ability to support customized enterprise applications and controlled production releases in a secure environment.
- Ability to meet contract-specific access requirements
- Broad knowledge of enterprise software development, application architecture, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and production support.
- Ability to evaluate business needs and recommend practical, secure, and supportable technical solutions.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly to users, customers, and leadership.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple time-sensitive assignments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office applications.
How you’ll grow
At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.
We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
Benefits
At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.
Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.
Chenega MIOS’s culture
Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.
Corporate citizenship
Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.
Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.
Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/
Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team
We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:
Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com
Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/
#Chenega Agile Real Time Solutions, LLC
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Find JobsSenior Software Development Engineer Jobs by City in Missouri
Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.
St. Louis
22 jobsO'Fallon
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1 jobSenior Software Development Engineer Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Mastercard15
- Leidos4
- Chenega Corporation4
- National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC)3
- HELIX2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Aerospace & Defense
- Investment & Asset Management
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 Mastercard, Leidos, and Chenega Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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, O'Fallon, and Mexico 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 50% of senior software development engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 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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