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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$130K - $191K *

Lead product strategy and execution by driving cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Own the product lifecycle, prioritize impactful features, and leverage customer insights to ali...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Oracle Cloud solutions. As a key architect, you'll design and implement innovative Oracle CX applications, ensuring alignment with business goals while leading...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing seamless integration solutions using Boomi and Intapp. Collaborate with project teams to design, optimize, and deliver effective results, while ensuring data security and...

Charlotte, NCRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the modernization of HPC infrastructure, enhancing simulation-driven product development and optimizing engineering productivity across diverse environments and accounts...

Georgia, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $199K *

Drive innovation as a senior technical leader, overseeing platform architecture and developer experience design while ensuring seamless integrations across enterprise cloud solutions...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Elevate the design and development of a robust replication engine for large-scale data systems, focusing on high-performance, secure, and resilient asynchronous replication capabilities to ensure reli...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI by developing robust machine learning solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and usability of advanced systems, and driv...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $252K *

Unlock potential by leading integration projects that connect Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM with federal HR systems. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions while mentoring junior engin...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $206K *

Unlock your potential by leading Oracle integration for a federal HR modernization initiative. Design and maintain systems integration as a key technical resource, leveraging your expertise in API eng...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $248K *

Champion the development of the product roadmap for Observability and Compute/Network teams, ensuring alignment with reliability goals, system health monitoring, and infrastructure management strategi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Oracle Cloud solutions. As a Delivery Architect, you'll lead complex projects, guide clients through implementations, and drive innovative strategies to optimi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform order management processes by leading cross-functional teams in large-scale commerce projects. Drive system design and integration across regions, ensuring seamless order lifecycle and fulfi...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $257K *

Champion the transformation of connected content into actionable knowledge within Confluence. Drive strategy, ensure quality, and enhance user experience by managing content organization and freshness...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate your career by designing and developing safety-critical firmware for vehicle control systems. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance performance and ensure compliance with forma...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $131K *

Join a team that's redefining technology solutions with your Oracle EBS expertise. Lead upgrade projects, enhance customizations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional res...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading the architecture and governance of Oracle EPM solutions. Collaborate with Finance and IT teams to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing applications that align wi...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$182K - $251K *

Champion the creation of advanced statistical engines and experimentation systems, driving data-informed decision making at scale. Collaborate across teams to enhance product impact and performance, w...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Drive your career forward as a Product Owner, CPQ, leading agile delivery and backlog management for our Configure-Price-Quote platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Quote-to-Cas...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $127K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing health research through innovative statistical analysis and mentoring. Collaborate with investigators to design studies, prepare publications, and present fin...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $122K *

Join a team that's driving innovation as you lead critical IT capability analysis, mentorship, and strategic decision-making. Utilize your expertise to enhance enterprise IT initiatives and deliver im...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $150K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Principal Consultant in SAP EAM, driving business process improvements and leading project teams to deliver value for clients in a dynamic consulting environment...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $170K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing innovative ServiceNow solutions that enhance enterprise workflows and IT service management, ensuring platform stability and continuous improvement throu...

Mclean, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $164K *

Elevate your software engineering career as you lead projects, enhance CI/CD workflows, and mentor team members, ensuring high quality and reliability in our autonomous driving technology initiatives...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Engineer innovative software solutions and streamline development processes while ensuring compliance and performance standards. Work collaboratively throughout the software development lifecycle to m...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $213K *

Lead the charge in developing high-availability systems while collaborating across teams to enhance customer experiences through cutting-edge authentication and fraud prevention solutions...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.