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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$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...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Bring your expertise to design, test, and support scalable Java applications and REST APIs. Collaborate with Agile teams to enhance platform reliability and improve the client experience while mentori...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive quality engineering excellence by collaborating with Agile teams to implement scalable testing solutions, ensuring reliable delivery of workplace applications while influencing technical decisio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion quality assurance and software testing for critical applications by designing scalable solutions that enhance reliability and resilience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career as you build and maintain innovative full-stack applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while leveraging modern AI tools to enhance coding efficiency and deliver exce...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $190K *

Transform the future of AI-driven product development by setting technical direction, tackling complex challenges, and designing effective coding workflows. Collaborate with a talented team to shape i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform cloud engineering by leading the design of secure, scalable platforms. Drive innovation through AI and machine learning, enhancing developer experience and productivity in a collaborative, i...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Engineer innovative Enterprise Personalization solutions, leveraging cloud-native technologies to enhance customer experiences across multiple channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to driv...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Innovate by driving the development of secure, AI-powered software solutions within an agile team, enhancing system design and operational stability while fostering a culture of collaboration and cont...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving large-scale web applications in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance commerce functionalities for millions of users, focusing on performance and in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $209K *

Design, build, and optimize backend platforms and APIs for enhanced OCI services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and efficient multi-tenant solutions. Drive improvements in p...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and React. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital solutions that...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by designing and delivering scalable enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and React.js. Collaborate with global teams to create innovative digital solutions that driv...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform digital banking experiences by developing secure, scalable full-stack applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions using modern JavaScript framewor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Build innovative AI features for enterprise applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful software solutions while leveraging cutting-edge AI tools and technologies...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $157K *

Manage and support production systems while ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot technical issues, conduct training, and enhance support processes for optimized investm...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Grow your career with an innovative role where you will lead application security initiatives, integrating security practices into software development while collaborating closely with engineering to...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in developing strategic reference data platforms, ensuring high-quality delivery across all SDLC phases. Collaborate with global teams to enhance system architecture and provide top-ti...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $205K *

Engineer high-impact, open-source AI tooling and integrations, ensuring system reliability and scalability. Lead crucial projects, collaborate with teams, and drive Aerospike as the premier AI-first d...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $215K *

Join our dynamic team to enhance our accounting technology ecosystem, driving innovation in financial services through cloud-based solutions and agile methodologies while collaborating with stakeholde...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Explore a key role in our team as you manage and optimize software deployments, ensuring seamless integration and functionality of critical financial applications for our clients while collaborating w...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Deployment Engineer, responsible for executing software deployments, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with diverse teams for optimal performance in a fast-paced...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead performance engineering initiatives across platforms, tackling complex cross-stack challenges. Mentor engineers, define standards, and shape strategies to enhance performance at scale, ensuring h...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Champion performance engineering excellence across platforms, tackling complex challenges from front-end to back-end. Lead teams in establishing standards, mentoring engineers, and driving proactive s...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.