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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$110K - $130K *

Transform commerce by designing and developing scalable microservices and applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions in a dynamic, agile environment focuse...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of developer experience by owning projects from concept to production. Collaborate across teams to enhance APIs, tools, and observability, ensuring seamless integration for developers...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving the development of innovative tools for developers. Own projects from inception to production, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency across our platform...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $162K *

Shape the future of enterprise applications by leading design and development efforts, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring engineers to deliver scalable solutions that enhance business oper...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Modernize critical government systems by upgrading enterprise Java applications, ensuring secure coding practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimize operational disruption duri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $186K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of enterprise-scale applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technology solutions that enhance business operat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$148K - $178K *

Innovate enterprise-scale applications as a Staff Engineer II, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and support scalable technology solutions that enhance business operations...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $170K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative software solutions, collaborating with teams to analyze requirements, design enhancements, and optimize applications. Drive impactful changes while ensurin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $270K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance infrastructure and tooling for scalable cloud and edge services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve developer velocity and operational efficiency across...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform business operations by building impactful internal software solutions. Collaborate across teams, leveraging AI and automation to enhance productivity and innovation as you drive end-to-end p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$61K - $104K *

Build innovative Java solutions using Spring Boot and React. Collaborate within Agile teams to enhance application performance and lifecycle management, ensuring high-quality software delivery and con...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $232K *

Take ownership of high-scale systems as a Senior Software Engineer, driving impactful projects from concept to production within a collaborative team. Leverage your expertise to tackle engineering cha...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $232K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance our data export system, driving innovation in building and maintaining a Kafka-based event pipeline. Collaborate with skilled engineers to tackle engineering challenges...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $232K *

Unlock potential by architecting and evolving a robust Kafka-based event pipeline, ensuring high-scale performance and real-time analytics for our data export system while collaborating closely with a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Develop secure Android applications that interface with backend services. Engage with cloud storage, implement authentication, and enhance user experience through barcode scanning and data validation...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming a mature Java platform. Leverage your expertise in production support and modernization while troubleshooting complex integration issues and guiding our ev...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our court case management platform by diagnosing production issues and modernizing legacy components. Collaborate closely across teams to ensure system stability while inn...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $232K *

Engineer scalable data streaming systems, collaborating with a top-tier team to enhance our Kafka-based pipeline. Own projects from concept to production, tackling complex engineering challenges in re...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in mentoring technical teams and advancing financial technologies. Drive system design, ensure operational excellence, and foster a high-ownership culture while managing complex techni...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$166K - $230K *

Champion seamless loan management and customer relations as you lead initiatives that optimize collections and enhance user experience. Contribute to automation and process improvements to empower our...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Innovate with us to design and deploy AI-driven software solutions for diverse industries. Lead full-stack engineering efforts, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient production-ready applications w...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to our network platform's evolution by designing robust software for a high-performance cloud infrastructure. Collaborate on automating SDN and developing scalable solutions to enhance our...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team to design and develop innovative software solutions that enhance critical communications and public safety for global customers, while collaborating with...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$218K - $387K *

Transform data infrastructures by developing scalable big data systems that enhance core business products and empower teams. Your expertise will shape a platform impacting millions of users while fos...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Architect robust Kubernetes solutions to enhance cloud infrastructure. Drive multi-cloud initiatives and implement cell-based architecture for scalable, reliable services. Join a team dedicated to bui...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.