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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$120K - $214K *

Innovate AI-driven solutions by building agentic experiences on an enterprise platform, enhancing workflows with responsible AI practices and frameworks, while managing end-to-end tool integration and...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Champion infrastructure innovations by owning the AI Gateway system end-to-end, making pivotal decisions on performance, scaling, and model integrations within a high-impact engineering team...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $252K *

Join a dynamic team as a Principal Sales Solutions Engineer, driving enterprise solutions and transforming customer outcomes through strategic partnerships and value-based selling in a collaborative e...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming legacy systems into modern solutions. As a Senior RPG Programmer/Analyst, you'll lead the design, development, and maintenance of critical IBM i applications, ensuring...

Montreal, QCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Develop and expand advanced orbit design processes for satellite constellations, applying expertise in orbital mechanics. Collaborate with teams to enhance modeling tools and support mission planning...

Seattle, WARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$212K - $409K *

Drive innovation as a key member of our engineering team, leveraging your expertise in software engineering and data platforms to shape solutions that enhance customer experiences and meet business go...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in revolutionizing quality assurance automation, driving innovative testing solutions and frameworks that enhance product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in a rapidly ev...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of program management solutions. Leverage your software systems engineering expertise and product ownership skills to drive innovation and deliver high-quality, c...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $114K *

Join us to integrate and optimize data solutions that enhance reporting and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data into actionable insights, ensuring seamless data flow a...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$169K - $220K *

Champion backend innovation by architecting scalable systems and guiding a team of engineers. Leverage cutting-edge technologies to optimize user experiences and deliver impactful solutions in a colla...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $155K *

Support the implementation and enhancement of a modern data platform, collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders to build scalable data pipelines and improve data quality for MI and BI initia...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $260K *

Develop scalable, cloud-native AI systems, ensuring architectural integrity and operational excellence. Lead technical execution, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement while fostering collabo...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Today

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

$169K - $338K *

Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI systems, ensuring architectural integrity and operational excellence while mentoring engineers and driving innovation across teams to meet...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Today

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

$169K - $338K *

Elevate your career by leading the design of scalable, AI-powered software systems. Drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating across teams to de...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Today

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

$156K - $312K *

Accelerate your career by leading the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI systems. Drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating acr...

Bellevue, WARemote

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

$130K - $160K *

Transform mobile experiences by leading a talented engineering team to architect and build high-performance iOS applications. Drive mobile strategy, foster innovation, and collaborate to deliver impac...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate healthcare outcomes by designing scalable web applications that enhance radiology workflows. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop robust backend services and mentor fellow engineers in a...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Analyze diverse research projects to provide actionable insights for leadership. Collaborate with a dynamic team, utilizing AI tools and your curiosity to tackle complex questions and deliver clear, c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$227K - $280K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise intelligence strategy, enhancing data governance, and driving analytics transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and...

Des Plaines, ILRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K *

Lead technical delivery to drive analytics solutions for complex customer challenges. Collaborate with clients to optimize software use, improve outcomes, and mentor junior engineers while shaping ana...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $220K *

Lead transformative product initiatives, driving AI integration and enhancing user workflows. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions, maintaining a strong focus on customer insights a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive engineering excellence as a Software Engineer Team Lead, guiding a team while collaborating with enterprise clients to create innovative, scalable solutions. Balance hands-on coding and mentorin...

Mississauga, ONRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $196K *

Champion innovative solutions in healthcare coding by leading cross-functional teams, optimizing product strategies, and enhancing customer experiences through data-driven insights and agile methodolo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $215K *

Shape the future of enterprise Quality Engineering by leading automation tools and onboarding initiatives. Drive best practices, enhance tool adoption, and optimize testing solutions to improve delive...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $135K *

Drive operational excellence by leveraging data analysis and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Lead initiatives that enhance performance across functions, mentor teams, and align improvements with strateg...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.