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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$82K - $217K *

Empower teams by leading agile processes, facilitating communication, and fostering a culture of collaboration. Drive project success by enhancing team effectiveness and delivering high-quality produc...

Lansing, MIRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Drive your career with a dynamic team focused on building innovative products that delight users. As a Product Manager, you'll lead impactful projects, collaborate closely with engineers, and shape th...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining operational efficiency through AI and automation. As a Senior AI & Automation Engineer, you'll develop intelligent solutions that enhance workflows and drive measurable i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$195K - $236K *

Optimize our identity and access platform by leading a skilled engineering team. Drive technical direction, manage architecture decisions, and enhance security practices while fostering collaboration...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Lead the development of scalable backend services and APIs, driving complex initiatives from design to production. Collaborate across teams to enhance cloud-native solutions, ensuring secure and relia...

California, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $180K *

Drive innovative electrical design solutions for high-density compute environments. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior engineers. Make a signi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $109K *

Unlock your potential by providing technical support and guidance for products aimed at combating online child exploitation. Collaborate across teams to enhance workflows and tooling, leveraging emerg...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable data solutions that enhance healthcare technology platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and drive informed dec...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $135K *

Unlock potential by designing and integrating complex environmental datasets. Engage with stakeholders to ensure accurate data representation while driving technical solutions and data governance in a...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $275K *

Champion innovation in aerospace as a technical authority, leading system architecture and integration for advanced interceptor products while ensuring mission success and technical integrity across m...

Huntsville, ALRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical education and customer experience. In this role, you'll drive training strategies and support ultrasound product implementation, impacting patient ca...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$131K - $180K *

Lead transformative software engineering initiatives, guiding teams to develop robust, full-stack systems that enhance digital safety research and foster collaboration across projects while mentoring...

Washington, DCRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining front-end development with innovative AI solutions. Leverage your expertise in a dynamic startup environment, making impactful architectural decisions and enhancing user...

San Francisco, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the optimization of cross-pillar workflows, ensuring technical soundness and operational effectiveness. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to enhance product adoption and drive measur...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by designing and optimizing AI/ML pipelines. Collaborate on real-time and batch processing solutions, ensuring reliability and performance in production environments. Join us to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, enhancing developer experience and operational reliability. Collaborate on CI/CD improvements and lead small-scale projects while...

Austin, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$182K - $274K *

Join a team that's redefining how data drives strategic decisions across Operations. Lead the design and oversight of data platforms that enhance analytics capabilities while fostering a culture of in...

Pomona, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing cloud security solutions. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance incident response and drive continuous improvement in cybersecurity practices at...

Herndon, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K *

Innovate with a dynamic team to develop and maintain applications that integrate engineering systems with campus data, ensuring high-quality data access for operational workflows and enhancing user ex...

Madison, WIRemote

2 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance and maintain the PeopleSoft Campus Solutions SIS, ensuring a robust technological infrastructure that supports student success and institutional goals throug...

Madison, WIRemote

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to transformative software solutions by developing reliable and scalable applications. Collaborate in an agile environment to enhance business functionality while ensuring system integrity...

Georgia, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential in cloud-native engineering! Contribute to design, automation, and operations of mission-critical video technologies, shaping scalable platform solutions and operational excellen...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$64K - $147K *

Shape the future of business analysis by documenting requirements, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering innovative solutions. Drive project success through effective communication and manag...

Lansing, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Champion security excellence by driving secure SDLC practices, managing compliance, and leading incident response. Collaborate with DevOps and ensure robust risk management practices to protect vital...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $240K *

Shape the future of loyalty by leading the technical execution and innovation of AI-powered features in a rapidly evolving product landscape, driving cross-functional initiatives with a focus on archi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.