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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$190K - $215K *

Join a team that's tackling critical healthcare challenges by designing software solutions. Collaborate across disciplines, engage with users, and own the development process, driving impactful change...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $260K *

Join a dynamic Site Reliability team, ensuring the stability and efficiency of a cutting-edge legal AI platform while driving automation and collaboration across infrastructure and product functions...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of a robust Kubernetes control plane, enhancing multi-cloud infrastructure and driving scalable architecture for enterprise-grade cloud services...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $153K *

Join a dynamic team driving innovation in cloud-based web services, enhancing product functionality and quality in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex e...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $135K *

Contribute to innovative software solutions by developing back-end logic and UI. Engage in the full development cycle, collaborating with teams to enhance user experiences for students and teachers gl...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to developing robust document processing systems that enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Take ownership of your work, collaborate with leadership, and tackle complex AI cha...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Java Engineer, driving mission-critical infrastructure with deep Core Java expertise. Join a dynamic team focused on high-performance engineering in a rewarding environ...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$157K - $253K *

Develop cohesive workflows and scalable SaaS offerings by leveraging AI models. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll own product surfaces end-to-end, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and infl...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's focused on developing quality software solutions through Java. Contribute to all phases of the software lifecycle, enhancing applications with robust automation testing to ensure qu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $155K *

Champion the future of AI by bridging engineering and the developer community. Build production-ready architectures, create proof-of-concept applications, and empower developers to leverage cutting-ed...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $193K *

Elevate legal operations by leading the development and integration of innovative technology solutions. This hands-on role combines software engineering with strategic leadership, focusing on AI-drive...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in crafting scalable, AI-driven software solutions while establishing rigorous engineering standards and fostering innovation for impactful business resul...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Elevate your career by developing cutting-edge cloud services infrastructure. Join a passionate team to enhance user privacy and deliver high-quality, scalable applications for millions of Apple custo...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering for critical assessment platforms, driving testing excellence and automation maturity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$139K - $223K *

Shape the future of autonomous vehicle management by designing robust backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable solutions that enhance fleet operations and drive innov...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $135K *

Empower a skilled data engineering team by designing and optimizing data pipelines, enhancing platform functionalities, and ensuring high performance while mentoring peers and improving technical prac...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $400K *

Transform customer experiences by designing and building robust systems for configuring, training, and monitoring AI agents, ensuring usability for non-technical teams while maintaining powerful funct...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Shape the future of cloud technology by leading the design and operation of secure, scalable services. Drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance our clou...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Join our Cloud team to design and operate secure, scalable cloud services. Lead complex initiatives, influence architectural decisions, and collaborate across teams to enhance our cybersecurity platfo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's enhancing classified PLM environments to support U.S. defense programs. You'll install, configure, and maintain systems while collaborating with engineers to optimize operations and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $196K *

Innovate cutting-edge solutions in automation and controls networking. You'll collaborate with teams to enhance system efficiencies and support automation technologies within a dynamic environment. Jo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$174K - $253K *

Transform your career by tackling complex engineering challenges in software development. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance infrastructure and deliver impactful solutions that reach billions...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in defense technology by supporting software engineering and evaluation efforts. Leverage your expertise to enhance mission effectiveness through rigorous technic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of enterprise software by designing and building scalable, secure backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment and integration capabilities, ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer robust Java applications and REST APIs while collaborating with Agile teams. Enhance platform reliability and boost client experience through mentoring and technical improvements, ensuring sc...

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  •   8 - 10 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.