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Freelance Remote Software Developer Jobs in St Louis, MO

Title and Summary Software Engineer II Who is Mastercard Mastercard is a global technology company ... driven/ remote procedure call frameworks such as: gRPC, Apache Kafka, IBM MQ or other related ...

Advanced Software Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site +1

$85K - $115K/yr

Background in DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline implementation. * Experience in Agile/Scrum ... off, hybrid and remote working models, tuition assistance and the ability to work in a ...

ENGR SR SOFTWARE DEVT

Saint Louis, MO · Remote

$119K - $157K/yr

Senior Software Engineer 3M Health Care is now Solventum At Solventum, we enable better, smarter ... Remote Travel: May include up to 20% domestic Relocation Assistance: May be authorized Must be ...

ENGR SR SOFTWARE DEVT

Saint Louis, MO · Remote

$119K - $157K/yr

Senior Software Engineer 3M Health Care is now Solventum At Solventum, we enable better, smarter ... Remote Travel: May include up to 20% domestic Relocation Assistance: May be authorized Must be ...

SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Saint Louis, MO · On-site +1

$119K - $157K/yr

Leadership * Coach less senior Software Engineers in processes, techniques and problem solving ... Remote in the USA Only * Contract-to-Hire 3-6 months * Must be US-Citizen or Green-Card only * Will ...

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How much do freelance remote software developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance remote software developer in St. Louis, MO is $108,739.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,500.00 and $126,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Remote Software Developer vs Remote Software Engineer?

AspectFreelance Remote Software DeveloperRemote Software Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires coding skills, portfolio, and sometimes certifications like Microsoft or AWSRequires similar technical skills, often with degrees in computer science or related fields
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, often self-managedEmployed by a company, working remotely within a team
Employer & Industry UsageFreelance platforms, startups, tech companiesTech firms, corporations, startups with remote teams
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for freelance opportunities, flexible workSeeking remote employment with a company

While both roles involve software development skills and remote work, Freelance Remote Software Developers typically work independently on project-based tasks, whereas Remote Software Engineers are usually employed by companies as part of a team. The choice depends on whether you prefer freelance flexibility or a structured employment environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Remote Software Developer jobs in St. Louis, MO?

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Infographic showing various Freelance Remote Software Developer job openings in St. Louis, MO as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 29% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,739 per year, or $52.3 per hour.

Embedded Software Developer - St. Louis

Saint Louis, MO • On-site, Remote

Performance Software Corporation
Software Development • 201 - 500 employees

$75K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

Performance Software and its sister company, Talent Tier, are midsize companies with a great work-life balance, providing innovative software and hardware to our client companies. We are a medium-size company having been in business for over 25 years with never having a layoff and very low turnover 2-4% per year. Our company is very dedicated to a great work/life balance.

We are looking for passionate Software Developers to design and develop software solutions for state-of-the-art safety-critical systems in the areas of Avionics and Space Exploration to join our team. Positions include full-time or hourly, Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, and a 12% company paid individual IRA contribution for full-time employees. This position is located on-site in St. Louis.

Salary Range: $75,000-$145,000 DOE

Experience Required:

  • Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or haveprotected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
  • Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent development experience.
  • Avionics software development experience including DAL A or LOR Level 1 certification experience is required.
  • Proficiency in either ADA or C++.
  • Real time embedded software experience is required.


About Performance and Talent Tier:

Performance Software and its sister company, Talent Tier, are engaged in the design of Real-time Embedded Software and Hardware. This includes Avionics and Space Exploration applications such as Synthetic Vision Cockpit Displays, Flight Management System Guidance and Navigation, Platforms, and Datalink Applications. Our customers are both Commercial and Defense-related avionics and rocketry suppliers/manufacturers. Performance Software has been in business since 1998; we were awarded INC Magazine 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work for multiple years. Both companies have locations in Phoenix, AZ, New Orleans, LA, Grand Rapids, MI, Clearwater, FL, Bothell, WA, Cedar Rapids, IA with other remote employees across the states.


Why Performance or Talent Tier?

Our foundation was built by implementing the characteristics from large companies that we liked and eliminating the characteristics that we did not. Without the archaic practices from larger organizations, we fully embrace the culture of clear accountability, a positive attitude, transparency between every department, and productivity over the clock. This builds trust between management and employees, which provides us with our greatest strengths as an organization, flexibility, and work life balance.

Competitive Benefits:

Our full-time team members receive competitive salaries plus a contribution, totally paid for by our company every paycheck to an individual IRA equal to 12% of your salary. Flexible hours. Our team members are provided health/dental/vision insurance coverage plus STD/LTD coverage, separate paid sick time and vacation days, and major holidays. Hourly employees are paid a very competitive rate with medical/dental/vision benefits available.


Performance Software and Talent Tier are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please discuss this with your recruiter if you are selected for an interview.

To learn more about Performance Software: https://www.psware.com/careers/