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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$95K - $188K *

Transform backend development for a secure AI-enabled platform, driving innovation in medical waiver reviews. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable services, ensuring compliance a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare technology by developing secure, scalable backend services for an AI-enabled platform that enhances medical waiver reviews and integrates advanced a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Advance your career by designing and developing scalable backend services for a secure AI-enabled platform, enhancing medical waiver review processes through innovative technology and collaboration wi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing secure AI-enabled platforms for efficient medical waiver reviews. You'll design, build, and sustain backend services while collaborating with cross-functiona...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Unlock your potential as you design and develop scalable backend services for a secure AI-enabled platform, enhancing medical waiver reviews through innovative technology and collaboration with divers...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Unlock potential by leading backend development for a secure AI-enabled platform, enhancing medical waiver review processes through scalable services, APIs, and integrations while collaborating with c...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Elevate your career by driving backend development for a secure AI-enabled platform, enhancing medical waiver reviews through innovative services, APIs, and integrations while collaborating with diver...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Transform backend development by designing and building scalable services for a secure AI-enabled platform, enhancing medical waiver review processes through innovative integrations and workflows...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Drive backend development for a secure AI-enabled platform, enhancing medical waiver review processes through scalable services, API design, and integration with AI/ML technologies while collaborating...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Unlock potential by leading backend development for a secure AI-enabled platform, enhancing medical waiver review processes through scalable services, API design, and collaboration with cross-function...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Join us to drive backend development for a secure AI-enabled platform, enhancing medical waiver reviews through scalable services, API design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure e...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Join a team that's pioneering backend development for a secure AI-enabled platform, enhancing medical waiver reviews through scalable services, APIs, and data pipelines while collaborating with divers...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Develop scalable backend services and APIs for a secure AI-enabled platform, enhancing medical waiver review processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient data handling and sy...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Unlock potential by driving backend development for a secure AI-enabled platform, enhancing medical waiver reviews through innovative services, integrations, and collaboration with cross-functional te...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $188K *

Join a team that's transforming backend development for a secure AI-enabled platform. Design, build, and sustain scalable services that enhance medical waiver reviews, collaborating with cross-functio...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $174K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and develop innovative technology solutions that enhance client experiences and drive business value in a dynamic, agile envi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in Java and Spring technologies to design, develop, and integrate scalable microservices, ensuring effective communication and documentation throughout th...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $100K *

Grow your expertise by joining a dynamic team focused on Java development, microservice architecture, and RESTful services, driving impactful solutions and innovative designs in a fast-paced environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $100K *

Join us to innovate software solutions using Java and Spring technologies. Leverage your expertise in designing microservices and RESTful APIs to transform our applications and enhance user experience...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $145K *

Develop robust solutions for our Post Trade platform, collaborating globally to enhance trading capabilities. Leverage your Java expertise and agile methodologies to tackle complex challenges and driv...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Engage in a pivotal role driving software development and automation testing, utilizing Java and Agile methodologies. Collaborate across multiple platforms to deliver high-quality products while leadi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-throughput Order Management Platform, enhancing client connectivity and automation in a dynamic, multicultural environment. Collaborate with global teams to drive...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $207K *

Drive innovative technology solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance client experiences and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions in a dynamic environment...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions, enhancing code quality, and driving team adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices to support business objectives in a dynamic, agile e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$202K - $224K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement high-performance Java components, enhancing engineering productivity and system reliability across backend services while driving modernization and efficien...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.