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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$95K - $185K *

Deliver impactful solutions as a technical leader to drive system resilience, architect observability, and empower engineers, while establishing strong SLO-driven processes across diverse cloud enviro...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build a robust data platform that enhances product performance and supports AI initiatives, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for internal and customer-facing...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $114K *

Unlock potential by applying technical expertise to solve complex problems, collaborating across teams, and developing event-driven applications. Engage in project work that enhances system efficiency...

Ohio, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $140K *

Optimize system reliability and performance by integrating GridOS solutions, managing incidents, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure high-quality deploym...

Bellevue, WARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of innovative observability solutions, leveraging your expertise in Go and network protocols to enhance network automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Engineer robust backend services and APIs for a cutting-edge wargaming platform, integrating AI and cloud technologies to support mission-critical simulations and decision-making processes for defense...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $166K *

Join a team that's redefining eCommerce by building scalable backend services in a dynamic, AWS environment. Collaborate with engineers and product managers to enhance platform capabilities and improv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and building impactful backend services and APIs that enhance customer experiences across multiple products, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in a dynamic...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $184K *

Drive impactful backend services and APIs for customer-facing platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product features in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. Embrace qual...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate team performance by leading development projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with best practices. Oversee software design, coding, and documentation while fostering a collaborati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading data-driven insights to enhance patient access to medications. Collaborate with diverse teams to execute innovative analytics that inform health plans, improve medication e...

Denver, CORemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $87K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing research through technology. Lead and mentor a talented group of professionals in delivering high-performance computing solutions that support innovative rese...

Indiana, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of an AI platform by leading a team to architect and build essential systems for AI-driven applications, ensuring reliability and scalability while collaborating with cross-fu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $203K *

Champion innovative quality engineering and automation strategies to modernize delivery processes, leveraging AI-driven techniques and AWS-native solutions, while leading a high-performing team to enh...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $203K *

Shape the future of quality engineering by leading AI-driven automation strategies, enhancing delivery processes, and fostering a high-performing team in a hands-on technical leadership role focused o...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $250K *

Transform customer experiences by leading technical sales solutions for wireless routers and managed services. Collaborate with partners and clients across diverse industries, ensuring optimal connect...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $213K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build a robust reliability platform, integrating traditional systems engineering with AI-assisted development. Drive quality and innovation while fostering collaborat...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee the strategic roadmap and enhancements of Oracle HCM Cloud applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving continuous improvement across HR, Pa...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Pioneer the development and enhancement of innovative applications, ensuring seamless integration with services. Leverage technical expertise to transform requirements into high-quality, user-friendly...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $270K *

Lead a high-performing team to optimize data lifecycle processes for ML models, driving improvements in data evaluation velocity and production readiness by integrating robust infrastructures and fost...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that’s dedicated to innovation and quality in software by leading automation testing efforts. As a pivotal Senior QA Engineer, you’ll enhance user experience through rigorous testing and c...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engage with our team as a Senior Services Engineer, driving B2B integration and managed file transfer solutions. Ensure operational excellence and reliability in mission-critical systems while providi...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $157K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by applying biomedical engineering principles to enhance product development and compliance, ensuring effective oversight of medical devices and supplier quality th...

Waltham, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Champion the development of innovative AI features, ensuring quality and speed by building end-to-end solutions. Collaborate with product and design teams to transform AI concepts into impactful user...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $147K *

Transform the member experience by delivering innovative full stack solutions using React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Kafka. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, scalable applica...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.