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 statistical programming excellence in oncology clinical trials. Lead programming activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure high-quality deliverables from study start-up...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Develop and maintain core financial platforms, ensuring reliability and data integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scalable solutions and enhance platform performance in a re...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Explore innovative web solutions by leading the development of dynamic data-driven applications, focusing on superior user experience and highly interactive interfaces using modern technologies like R...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $235K *

Champion innovation by leading a skilled engineering team, enhancing game coverage features across platforms. Collaborate with Product and Design to streamline engineering delivery and ensure user rel...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform intelligent customer experiences by leading the end-to-end development of advanced agentic AI systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security while collaborating across engineering...

Raleigh, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data integrity and analytics by leading initiatives on the Databricks platform. You'll drive data migration efforts, maintain high standards of data governanc...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential in an early-stage startup by taking ownership of technology and product features, while crafting exceptional user experiences with a collaborative team dedicated to innovation an...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of enterprise-level Oracle database solutions in a multi-cloud environment, ensuring optimal performance and security for critical governme...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Innovate solutions as a Remote Application Systems Analyst, enhancing business applications and processes. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, improve system performance, and ensure data in...

Miami, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by providing critical support for robotic systems in healthcare. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance user proficiency and ensure safe, effective procedures while driving inn...

Columbus, OHRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform healthcare by providing expert support and training for robotic systems, ensuring seamless adoption and proficiency among clinical users. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience an...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's pivotal in advancing robotic minimally invasive care. You'll support early users, provide technical expertise during procedures, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance sy...

Boston, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by providing expert clinical support and training for robotic systems, ensuring effective adoption and proficiency among users. Collaborate with teams to enhance product usage and dri...

Cleveland, OHRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to enhance robotic system adoption, providing expert training and support. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective use of technology, driving safety and profici...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $219K *

Elevate engineering excellence by guiding technical strategy and best practices across teams. Lead architectural vision, ensure reliability and security, and foster collaboration to build a cutting-ed...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead customer engagement through technical discovery and deployment, integrating AI solutions while collaborating with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams. Drive implementation efficiency and bridge...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Unlock innovative AI/ML solutions by designing, developing, and deploying advanced models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis and automate processes, driving intelligent...

Sterling, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Build and enhance marketing automation workflows leveraging AI to optimize operations and creative production. Collaborate with global teams to create streamlined solutions for retail hardware launche...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $220K *

Transform LLM inference efficiency by leading the performance measurement, diagnosis, and enhancement efforts to optimize customer experience through cost-effective and speedy solutions in a hands-on...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform business outcomes by analyzing requirements and delivering strategic solutions. Act as a liaison between business and IT, leveraging expertise in Oracle's platforms to drive project success...

San Ramon, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with sales and IT teams to transform operational data into actionable insights, ensuring effective system configuration and user adoption across Salesforce, CRM, and laboratory platforms t...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform sales operations by connecting teams and systems. Leverage data from Salesforce, LIMS, and CRM to create impactful reports and dashboards, driving performance improvements and supporting end...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Make your mark at a leading automotive project focusing on scalable data solutions, ensuring performance and reliability in a complex Azure Databricks environment, while optimizing costs and driving i...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $100K *

Empower program success by managing daily operations and documentation for a key transformation initiative, coordinating across teams, maintaining accurate records, and supporting financial and admini...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage partners by driving technical enablement and solution design. Collaborate across teams to empower resellers and integrators, ensuring successful adoption and growth of innovative solutions thro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.