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Associate Software Engineer Jobs in Independence, MO

LRS

Software Engineer

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$160K - $185K/yr

LRS Consulting is on the hunt for a Software Engineer responsible for building platform infrastructure, developer tools, and distributed systems. Responsibilities Design and build core platform ...

TFL Group

Software Engineer II

Overland Park, KS

$92K - $126K/yr

Software Engineer II TFL, a leading live entertainment and technology company, has a fantastic opportunity for a talented and driven Mid-Level Software Engineer to bolster our team. As a Software ...

Wellsky

Software Engineer

Overland Park, KS · On-site

Software Engineers** to join us. Whether your background is in backend systems, modern frontend development, or full-stack delivery, there is a team here where you can grow your skills and make a ...

micro1 AI

AI Training - Software Engineer

Kansas City, MO · Remote

$245 - $280/hr

Senior Software Engineer Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote About the Role micro1 is partnering with a leading AI lab to hire senior software engineers from top companies. You'll evaluate AI ...

TFL

Software Engineer II

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$92K - $126K/yr

Software Engineer II TFL, a leading live entertainment and technology company, has a fantastic opportunity for a talented and driven Mid-Level Software Engineer to bolster our team. As a Software ...

TFL Group

Software Engineer II

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$92K - $126K/yr

Software Engineer II TFL, a leading live entertainment and technology company, has a fantastic opportunity for a talented and driven Mid-Level Software Engineer to bolster our team. As a Software ...

TFL

Software Engineer II

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$92K - $126K/yr

Software Engineer II TFL, a leading live entertainment and technology company, has a fantastic opportunity for a talented and driven Mid-Level Software Engineer to bolster our team. As a Software ...

WellSky

Software Engineer

Overland Park, KS · On-site

We are looking for collaborative, growth-minded Software Engineers to join us. Whether your background is in backend systems, modern frontend development, or full-stack delivery, there is a team here ...

WellSky

Software Engineer

Overland Park, KS

$2.5K/yr

We are looking for collaborative, growth-minded Software Engineers to join us. Whether your background is in backend systems, modern frontend development, or full-stack delivery, there is a team here ...

Danaher

Software Engineer Internships

Kansas City, KS · On-site

About Software Engineering Roles at Danaher Are you passionate about building real-world applications, writing clean code, and solving meaningful technical challenges? As a Software Engineering ...

Danaher

Software Engineer Internships

Independence, MO · On-site

About Software Engineering Roles at Danaher Are you passionate about building real-world applications, writing clean code, and solving meaningful technical challenges? As a Software Engineering ...

Danaher

Software Engineer Internships

Kansas City, MO · On-site

About Software Engineering Roles at Danaher Are you passionate about building real-world applications, writing clean code, and solving meaningful technical challenges? As a Software Engineering ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate software engineer in Independence, MO is $38.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.84 and $40.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An associate software engineer works with a team of engineering professionals and developers to improve existing software or design new applications. As an associate software engineer, your job duties include coding software, coordinating with hardware engineers to ensure that different types of technology can run the software, and helping the QA team to test software before release. Typical qualifications for the career include a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field and relevant technical experience with software applications. You also need excellent communication, coding, and analytical problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work as part of a team.

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Associate Software Engineers often encounter challenges such as adapting to larger, more complex codebases and learning to work within established development workflows. Unlike academic projects, real-world development involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, adhering to coding standards, and following agile processes. Additionally, balancing learning new technologies with delivering features on tight deadlines can be demanding. However, support from mentors and structured onboarding programs usually helps smooth this transition.

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Infographic showing various Associate Software Engineer job openings in Independence, MO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,086 per year, or $38.5 per hour.

Software Engineer

Kansas City, MO • On-site

American Century Investment Services, Inc.
Finance and Insurance • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about American Century Investment Services, Inc.external

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

American Century Investments rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

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Job description

About Us
American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs and private investments.
Privately owned and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there's an unexpected side to us, too. We direct 40% of our dividends every year-over $2 billion since 2000-to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute's breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. So the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone.
All who work here around the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative, the deep relationships we build with our clients and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If you're excited to learn more about us, we can't wait to learn more about you.
Role Summary
Our IT teams support that mission by building applications and products that serve our customers. We're looking for an Investment Management Software Engineer that is interested in software evolution and innovation within our Order, Trade, and Compliance (OTC) Technology Team. The ideal candidate would be passionate about applying modern engineering principles for building and delivering software to market.
Primary responsibilities as a very "Hands-on" Developer for this position are to demonstrate technical proficiency and use of standard methodologies in our software development team. You will work closely with our Technical Leads, Product Owners, and Architects to identify and implement solutions that support the company's core investment management (portfolio management, trading, and compliance) operations. These solutions will be delivered to our clients through Agile development.
The role reports to the Director - Order, Trade and Compliance.
This hybrid position will be based out of our Kansas City, Missouri office.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
How You Will Make an Impact
  • Full-Stack Development: Development of both front-end and back-end components of our applications, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
  • Programming: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code primarily in Java, with opportunities to work with other languages such as Python.
  • Database Management: Work with relational databases (e.g., DB2, Oracle) to design, implement, and optimize data storage solutions.
  • Agile Methodologies: Participate in SAFe Agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • Version Control: Use Git and GitHub for source control, ensuring code integrity and collaboration.
  • Testing and Debugging: Conduct unit testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure the quality and reliability of the codebase.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with other developers, participate in code reviews, and provide constructive feedback to peers.
  • Learning and Development: Know the latest industry trends and best practices and continuously seek opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
  • Support: Support and directly interact with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Compliance officers, and others.

What You Bring to the Team (Required)
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Experience: At least 5+ years of hands-on corporate experience developing software.
  • Programming Skills: Proficiency in Java or similar languages (e.g., Python, C#).
  • Database Knowledge: Hands-on use of SQL and experience with relational databases.
  • Agile Knowledge: Experience working with Agile development methodologies.
  • Version Control: Experience with Git or other version control systems.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug and troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.

Additional Assets (Preferred)
  • Finance Knowledge: Interest or experience in the finance or asset management industry is a plus.
  • CI/CD Tools: Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment tools and practices.
  • Unit Testing: Experience in writing and implementing unit tests (e.g., JUnit).

The above statements are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation package with bonus plan
  • Generous PTO and competitive benefits
  • 401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement, formal mentorship program, live and online learning

Learn more about our benefits and perks.
Employees are required to be in the office on a scheduled frequency. Adherence to this schedule is essential to fulfilling the expectations of the role.
American Century Investments is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. As such, American Century strives to provide a reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions.
We encourage people of all backgrounds to join us on our mission. If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to HR-Talent_Acquisition@americancentury.com. All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.
American Century Investments believes all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity and advancement opportunities without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals forty years of age and older, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. ACI does not discriminate or adopt any policy that discriminates against an individual or any group of individuals on any of these bases.
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