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How much do programmer manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for programmer manager in Springfield, MO is $35.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.41 and $46.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Programmer Manager vs Software Developer?

AspectProgrammer ManagerSoftware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Computer Science; management experienceBachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, coordinates tasksFocuses on coding, designing, and implementing software
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in tech companies, software firms, IT departmentsCommon across tech, startups, enterprise software

The main difference is that a Programmer Manager combines technical coding skills with team leadership and project management, whereas a Software Developer primarily focuses on coding and software creation without managerial responsibilities.

Are programmer managers in high demand?

Programmer managers are in high demand due to the need for technical leadership in software development teams. They typically require strong programming skills combined with management experience and are sought after across various industries, especially in technology and finance sectors.

What does a programmer manager do?

A programmer manager oversees software development teams, coordinating projects, setting priorities, and ensuring timely delivery of code. They often have technical expertise in programming and use project management tools to facilitate collaboration and maintain quality standards.

What are the most commonly searched types of Programmer jobs in Springfield, MO?

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Infographic showing various Programmer Manager job openings in Springfield, MO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 80% In-person, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,803 per year, or $36 per hour.

Senior Manager, Software Engineering (Search)

O'Reilly Auto Parts

Springfield, MO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

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Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

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Job description

The Senior Manager, Application Development - Search Platforms plans, organizes, and administers a major application development area focused on enterprise search. This role provides technical leadership for search platform strategy, development, and operations, ensuring scalable, high-performing, and relevant search experiences across digital commerce channels. The Senior Manager oversees multiple development teams and is accountable for the design, delivery, and ongoing optimization of search platforms.
This position is located in Springfield, MO.
Areas of Focus
Search Strategy & Planning
  • Develop and execute an enterprise search strategy aligned with business and customer experience goals.
  • Define, measure, and report on metrics to evaluate search effectiveness and relevance.
  • Analyze search performance and customer behavior to identify optimization opportunities.
Search Platform Management
  • Lead enterprise search platforms including Solr, Elasticsearch, and Amazon OpenSearch.
  • Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of search environments.
  • Oversee search index design, schema configuration, and query pipelines.
  • Drive search relevance tuning initiatives, including boosting, weighting, ranking strategies, and synonym management.
  • Monitor platform performance and lead troubleshooting and optimization efforts.
Essential Job Functions
  • Manage the analysis, design, development, implementation, and testing of search-related applications using approved methodologies.
  • Lead multiple development teams to deliver scalable, high-quality search solutions.
  • Provide technical direction, coaching, and performance feedback to team members.
  • Build effective teams, allocate resources, and promote engineering best practices.
  • Lead hiring, promotion, and performance management decisions.
  • Maintain accountability for all systems within the search platform domain.
  • Assess project value and prioritize initiatives based on business impact.
  • Partner with stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate options, and plan delivery.
  • Manage capacity planning, resource allocation, and operating and capital budgets.
  • Oversee third-party vendors and contract evaluations.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging search and cloud technologies.
  • Ensure compliance with development standards, security requirements, and organizational policies.
  • Conduct research, feasibility studies, and technical evaluations.
  • Coordinate work across multiple application development teams.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills
Required
  • Strong search platform background with experience in Solr, Elasticsearch, and/or Amazon OpenSearch.
  • Proven expertise in search relevance tuning, query optimization, and performance monitoring.
  • Solid understanding of information retrieval principles and search algorithms.
  • Engineering background with strong experience in Java (Python a plus).
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience managing cloud-based search platforms.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
Desired
  • Experience supporting e-commerce or enterprise-scale search platforms.
  • Advanced education in project management or leadership.
  • ITIL certification.
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Experience
  • 12+ years of software development and/or technical leadership experience.
  • Proven experience leading application development teams focused on search platforms.

O'Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O'Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.
Total Compensation Package:
  • Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
  • Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
  • Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
  • Opportunities for Career Growth

O'Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.
Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar@oreillyauto.com or call (800) 471-7431 option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.

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