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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$79K - $209K *

Drive your career with innovative design and optimization of distributed systems, focusing on scalability and reliability. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, implement security measures, a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Unlock potential by building and scaling resilient distributed systems while enhancing reliability and performance. Collaborate to design innovative data solutions that operate securely across global...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Unlock the potential of groundbreaking technology by enhancing lifecycle management and automation for complex hardware systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure production readines...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Empower innovation by designing and developing key components of distributed block storage systems. Collaborate in a dynamic, agile team environment, leveraging strong programming skills to improve I...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your skills as you lead critical development efforts from planning to delivery, collaborating with a national team of experts to create high-quality software solutions that meet project goal...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Reimagine digital payments by leading software development initiatives, enhancing application architecture, and driving cross-team collaboration to deliver scalable, reliable solutions that impact the...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$106K - $142K *

Contribute to innovative cloud-based solutions by leveraging your expertise in Java, microservices, and CI/CD processes. Play a key role in enhancing application resilience and performance through col...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $175K *

Unlock potential by contributing to innovative software solutions that enhance user experiences. Collaborate with senior engineers to develop applications using React and JavaScript, ensuring seamless...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $210K *

Elevate your career by owning end-to-end mobile app development, shaping innovative real-time audio experiences on iOS and Android. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build high-perfor...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of AI-driven personalization systems by leveraging full-stack expertise. Collaborate with a high-performing team to design, implement, and maintain scalable applications that...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $242K *

Deliver secure, reliable backend systems that enhance user experiences across products. Own projects from design to deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to balance security and usabil...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of asset management technology by designing and delivering scalable, secure software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance data integr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $183K *

Unlock innovation by designing and building scalable backend services for credit products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and reliability, powering experiences f...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate with us to enhance client onboarding platforms by designing and developing secure, scalable full-stack applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$158K - $248K *

Lead the charge in shaping cutting-edge AI solutions for clients by setting the technical direction, building innovative systems, and guiding product integration, all while mentoring engineers and inf...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $134K *

Transform enterprise applications by developing and enhancing Oracle APEX components, integrating cloud technologies, and collaborating with teams to deliver secure, efficient solutions that meet busi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $134K *

Develop and enhance Oracle Cloud applications by collaborating with teams to design, build, and support secure enterprise solutions. Gain hands-on experience with Oracle technologies while contributin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $151K *

Engineers robust SAP applications through technical design, development, and collaboration. Shape comprehensive solutions while maintaining clean core standards and enhancing integrations, ensuring to...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$157K - $361K *

Elevate your career by leading AI innovations that enhance product performance and drive data insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced machine learning models, ensuring sc...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $361K *

Champion innovative AI solutions by designing and deploying advanced machine learning models. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and mentor junior engineers, driving impactful pro...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $361K *

Unlock your potential as a senior AI Engineer, driving innovation through advanced machine learning and data analysis. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product performance and lead impactful...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $361K *

Drive your career with a senior AI Engineer role focused on developing advanced algorithms and machine learning models. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and lead innovative AI s...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $270K *

Drive the technical direction for security in a high-scale, customer-facing API environment. Lead architecture for access decisions, ensuring clarity and performance while collaborating across teams t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Transform enterprise-level applications by developing, enhancing, and maintaining SCM systems. Collaborate with teams to deliver robust solutions using Java, Spring Boot, React, and SQL Server, ensuri...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $310K *

Transform user experiences by optimizing onboarding and monetization features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth metrics through data-driven experimentation and full-stack develo...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.