Java Application Engineer Jobs

Explore Java Application Engineer opportunities for experienced professionals building, enhancing, and supporting business-critical software. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles focused on Java application development, enterprise platforms, and modern cloud-based systems.

What Java Application Engineers Do

Java Application Engineers design, develop, test, and maintain applications using Java and related technologies. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include translating business requirements into technical solutions, building APIs and services, integrating databases and third-party systems, improving performance, and supporting applications throughout their lifecycle.

Skills and Technologies

Employers commonly seek strong Java programming skills, object-oriented design knowledge, and experience with frameworks such as Spring. Roles may also involve REST APIs, microservices, SQL and relational databases, automated testing, version control, CI/CD, and cloud platforms. Familiarity with application security, distributed systems, and Agile practices can also be valuable.

Career Opportunities

Java application engineering roles are found across industries that rely on reliable, scalable software, including financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, and government. Experienced engineers may advance into senior or lead engineering positions, software architecture, platform engineering, or technical management, depending on their interests and background.

Find Java Application Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover vetted Java Application Engineer openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, required technologies, experience level, and compensation details, then focus your search on roles that match your skills and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Champion a transformational Agile culture by guiding teams through complex delivery challenges, fostering improvements in velocity, and facilitating best practices. Drive governance and integrated pla...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to lead AI agent deployments in healthcare. Leverage your software engineering expertise and client-facing skills to drive technical delivery, influence product development, and en...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Optimize integration capabilities within a dynamic software environment, leading the design and implementation of robust APIs and services while mentoring team members and enhancing project workflows...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $225K *

Join us in driving the design and implementation of scalable systems, leading architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality software soluti...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $138K *

Contribute to mission success by developing and optimizing web solutions, ETL pipelines, and reporting frameworks. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable applications in an Agile environment, ensu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $234K *

Elevate the developer experience by partnering with external teams to integrate seamlessly with the API ecosystem. Provide technical guidance, troubleshoot issues, and enhance tools while collaboratin...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$103K - $162K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by influencing product teams and driving insights. Collaborate with experts to enhance data quality and governance while developing innovative...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing automated testing strategies for GenAI systems. Ensure the reliability and accuracy of LLM-powered applications through innovative QA practices and comprehensive evaluat...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance decentralized exchange infrastructure using Rust, TypeScript, and Python. Develop, test, and optimize cutting-edge software while collaborating across multiple disciplin...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Shape the future of product commercialization by driving strategy and cross-functional alignment to maximize channel offerings, assessing market dynamics and enabling innovation to achieve corporate g...

Cary, NCRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop innovative healthcare solutions that enhance patient interaction and streamline processes. Collaborate across teams to build an exceptional, responsive platform that scales remote care deliver...

Fremont, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $287K *

Empower cutting-edge AI applications by enabling CUDA Math Libraries on diverse platforms. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure high-quality performance and compliance, driving innovation in s...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $260K *

Join our Enterprise team as a Full Stack Developer to create and enhance features empowering independent media founders. Collaborate across disciplines to innovate mobile experiences and drive user su...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming system designs and guiding project engineering teams to optimize solutions and drive profitability while ensuring technical excellence and strong vendor alignment throu...

Detroit, MIRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$214K - $295K *

Pioneer the development of innovative user experiences across platforms, harnessing deep technical expertise and leadership to enhance product design. Collaborate broadly to drive operational excellen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic team of software engineers to enhance data import systems, ensuring efficient document processing and integration. Drive technical direction, improve engineering practices, and foster a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $180K *

Drive impactful GTM systems strategy by optimizing processes and technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engineering workflows, ensuring alignment and continuous improv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower teams by managing project implementations, ensuring quality service handoff, and optimizing system performance through technical oversight and coordinated customer engagement...

London, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform our insurance platform through scalable Ruby and Typescript applications. Lead engineering efforts, mentor junior engineers, and deliver impactful features in a dynamic, growing environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $209K *

Drive product innovation by collaborating with design and engineering teams, mentoring peers, and enhancing front-end strategies to create inclusive experiences that engage and delight users...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$143K - $286K *

Transform the future of technology by driving AI-powered reliability and automation. Own platform scalability and observability while enhancing customer support excellence through innovative solutions...

Bentonville, ARRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $286K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in software engineering and reliability. You'll build AI-powered tools, enhance platform observability, and ensure service reliability while collaborating cross-f...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $180K *

Shape the future of smart entertainment technology by leading the design and integration of scalable software solutions for HDMI-CEC and device interoperability, driving innovation and enhancing custo...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation as you design complex electrical systems, lead projects, mentor teams, and ensure high-quality deliverables. Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, utilizing advanced BI...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI solutions by deploying and integrating cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with customers and engineers to enhance system performance and drive innovatio...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Java Application Engineer do?question toggle

    A Java Application Engineer develops and maintains software applications using Java. The work can include designing services, building APIs, integrating databases, testing code, resolving production issues, and improving application performance.

  • What skills are commonly required for Java Application Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Common requirements include Java, object-oriented programming, application design, and experience with frameworks such as Spring. Employers may also look for API development, SQL, testing, cloud services, CI/CD, and knowledge of secure, scalable software practices.

  • How much do Java Application Engineers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore qualifying Java Application Engineer opportunities and review salary details in individual listings.

  • Where can Java Application Engineers work?question toggle

    Java Application Engineers work in a range of sectors, including finance, healthcare, technology, retail, and government. Many organizations hire them to build and support enterprise applications, digital services, and cloud-based platforms.

  • What career paths can follow a Java Application Engineer role?question toggle

    With experience, Java Application Engineers may move into senior or lead engineering roles, software architecture, platform engineering, or technical management. Career options depend on individual skills, interests, and an employer’s opportunities.