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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in St Louis, MO

Mastercard, Inc.

Senior Software Engineer

O Fallon, MO · On-site

$114K - $151K/yr

This role is for a Senior Software Engineer who will contribute to the design, development ... DevOps engineers, product owners, and program teams to understand requirements and deliver ...

MasterCard

Senior Software Engineer

O Fallon, MO · On-site

$114K - $151K/yr

This role is for a Senior Software Engineer who will contribute to the design, development ... DevOps engineers, product owners, and program teams to understand requirements and deliver ...

MasterCard

Senior Software Engineer

O Fallon, MO · On-site

$114K - $151K/yr

Title and Summary Senior Software Engineer Who We Are Mastercard powers economies and empowers ... Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps engineering practices. Knowledge of observability ...

Mastercard, Inc.

Senior Software Engineer

O Fallon, MO · On-site

$114K - $151K/yr

Title and Summary Senior Software Engineer Who We Are Mastercard powers economies and empowers ... CI/CD pipelines and DevOps engineering practices. • Knowledge of observability tooling ...

Nerdy

Senior Software Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$114K - $151K/yr

Overview We are looking for AI Native Senior Software Engineers based in Hyderabad, Pune or ... We recruit the kind of technologists and operators you'd bet on as solo founders - people who turn ...

MasterCard

Senior Software Engineer

O Fallon, MO · On-site

$114K - $151K/yr

Title and Summary Senior Software Engineer Who is Mastercard? Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy ...

MasterCard

Senior Software Engineer

O Fallon, MO · On-site

$114K - $151K/yr

Title and Summary Senior Software Engineer Who is Mastercard? Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy ...

Biomerieux

Sr. Software Engineer

Hazelwood, MO · On-site

$113K - $149K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer works within established architectural frameworks, enhances CI/CD and infrastructure as code solutions, and develops reliable data pipelines and governance practices. The ...

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How much do senior r&d software developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in St. Louis, MO is $60.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.96 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior R&D Software Developer vs Software Engineer?

AspectSenior R&D Software DeveloperSoftware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field; experience in R&DBachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch and development labs, innovation teamsDevelopment teams, product-focused environments
Industry UsageTech, manufacturing, research institutionsTech companies, startups, software firms
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for R&D roles and advanced developmentMore general software development roles

The main difference is that a Senior R&D Software Developer focuses on innovative research, prototyping, and developing new technologies within R&D environments, often requiring specialized knowledge and experience. In contrast, a Software Engineer typically works on building, testing, and maintaining software products in production environments. Both roles require strong programming skills, but the Senior R&D role emphasizes research and experimentation.

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Software Engineer Senior Staff (TS/SCI Required)

Cherokee Federal

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago

Job description


Software Engineer
This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph to be considered.
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.
Cherokee Preting is seeking a Software Engineer to support the Erebus Program in St. Louis, MO. The Erebus Program is a newly awarded 7-year effort that delivers cutting-edge intelligence and geospatial data management applications and services to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).
Compensation & Benefits:
Pay commensurate with experience.
Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Software Engineer Responsibilities Include:
  • Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities.
  • Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment.
  • Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
  • Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software.
  • Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Software Engineer Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
  • Current TS/SCI with the willingness and ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field with nine (9) years of related experience OR Master's Degree with seven (7) years of related experience.
  • Knowledge and experience developing multi-tiered or microservice applications.
  • Experience with at least one cloud platform. ie. AWS, Azure, Google.
  • Containerization experience (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
  • Proficiency in CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins).
  • Strong scripting experience.
  • Linux experience.
  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:
Cherokee Preting (Preting) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Preting, visit cherokee-federal.com.
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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
Similar searchable job titles:
  • Senior Software Developer
  • Lead Software Engineer
  • Principal Software Engineer
  • Senior Application Developer
  • Senior Full Stack Developer

Keywords:
  • Software Architecture
  • Technical Leadership
  • Advanced Programming
  • System Design
  • Code Review & Mentorship

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations.
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About Cherokee Federal

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Cherokee Federal - a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses - is a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation's mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. Our team of companies manages nearly 1,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, consulting, engineering and manufacturing, health, and technology portfolios. Since 2012, the Cherokee Federal team of companies has won more than $5 billion in government contracts. Our 3,000+ employees work in 26 countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories. Why choose Cherokee Federal? Visit our website and learn about the great reasons to join our team. cherokee-federal.com

Industry

Architectural services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Tulsa, OK, US

Year founded

1969

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