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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$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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  •   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

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   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

$150K - $180K *

Innovate and enhance compute infrastructure as an SRE engineer, ensuring scalability for Apple's Services. Collaborate with top engineers to build AI-assisted automation tools and manage VM lifecycle...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $115K *

Engineer robust automated testing frameworks to enhance software quality. Collaborate across teams to integrate automation into development processes, ensuring high performance and reliability through...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $115K *

Advance your career by designing and maintaining automated testing frameworks, ensuring quality throughout the software development lifecycle while collaborating across teams to enhance product reliab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate software development by leading high-quality solutions in an Agile setting. Collaborate with product teams to enhance production-ready microservices and refine engineering practices that im...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of high-quality microservices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance client solutions. Drive engineering practices and improve automation within a qualit...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Applications Manager, providing technical leadership and support in complex engineering applications. Drive innovation, mentor engineers, and enhance customer solutions...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to innovative digital solutions as a Staff Engineer, collaborating with a cross-functional team to enhance custom applications that serve hundreds of thousands. Your technical expertise wil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading technical design and implementation of innovative software solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive projects from concept to production, ensuring high-quality delive...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Champion innovative software solutions by collaborating with stakeholders to develop, test, and maintain applications and APIs in a fast-paced Agile environment, ensuring operational excellence and cu...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software development by enhancing complex systems. Leverage your expertise in Java and cloud technologies to deliver innovative solutions while collaborating w...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $200K *

Develop and enhance complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams to resolve issues and optimize performance. Utilize advanced methodologies to del...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing and enhancing complex software systems, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to design requirements while res...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.