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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$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

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  •   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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  •   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

$116K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cloud security solutions, enhancing information security and compliance while mitigating cyber threats across the organization. Drive innovation and improve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of API management by designing and deploying robust solutions across diverse environments, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence while mentoring clients to maximize...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $167K *

Lead the evolution of real estate applications by designing and implementing innovative technology solutions, enhancing system reliability, and driving proactive support across Yardi platforms and int...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Launch operational efficiencies by bridging gaps between Engineering and Customer Experience. Diagnose complex issues, execute backend fixes, and enhance production support using AI and API technologi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $300K *

Shape the future of AI-driven platforms by designing scalable applications and intelligent workflows. Lead initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and enable real-time insights, while mentorin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming legacy systems by leveraging your CA Gen expertise to modernize applications and drive technical innovation within a collaborative engineering team...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform legacy technology by leading modernization efforts, utilizing your deep expertise in CA Gen and COBOL. Collaborate within a dynamic team to design specifications that support the successful...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $139K *

Join a team that's redefining customer success! Leverage your technical skills to nurture enterprise accounts, ensuring clients maximize value while leading initiatives that drive adoption and growth...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Grow a dynamic team driving OpenRouter’s provider ecosystem, managing innovations across diverse models and endpoints, ensuring quality and efficiency in inference services for millions of requests da...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of our cutting-edge Cloud Threat Detection Platform. Drive innovative high-throughput microservices, engineer robust APIs, and shape user-facing applicat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate team performance by leading a Scrum team in developing and modernizing enterprise SaaS applications. Guide technical decisions, mentor engineers, and foster collaboration across departments to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$128K - $189K *

Innovate the future of fleet data management by enhancing reliability, observability, and performance. Lead technical projects and develop high-quality Python software across cloud and data platforms...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's pioneering solutions in High-Performance Computing, enhancing customer workflows, optimizing HPC software, and implementing best practices to achieve outstanding customer satisfacti...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the cloud communication landscape by optimizing existing systems, driving AI innovations, and mentoring teams. Lead complex integrations and troubleshoot major incidents to enhance performan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $190K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable analytics and KPI frameworks, ensuring trusted metrics drive impactful business decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally to standardize measurement and enhance...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI innovation, bridging development and operations. Join a dynamic team to deploy machine learning solutions and enhance cloud infrastructure, driving impactful...

Detroit, MIRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Data Engineer, driving innovation in cloud-native data pipelines and architectures. Leverage your expertise in structured credit and financial analytics to modernize da...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Empower your career by developing innovative solutions for a cloud-native platform, enhancing endpoint management for global clients. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive impactful features and en...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 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.