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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$220K - $300K *

Engineer transformative platform-level systems driving AI accuracy and efficiency across agent products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and elevate our AI capabilities, ensuring h...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $120K *

Grow your skills by designing and implementing software systems while collaborating with teams. Progress in your career by taking on leadership roles and shaping innovative solutions in a dynamic envi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $115K *

Champion innovation by leading full-stack development and cloud solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain scalable applications while ensuring high software...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to translate complex business needs into robust software solutions. Drive the development of integrated applications, mentor engineers, and enhance operational efficiency through a...

1 week ago

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

$145K - $156K *

Take ownership of quality assurance across the SDLC, ensuring robust testing and validation of application changes. Collaborate with teams to integrate automated testing and maintain high standards fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $160K *

Join us to be a core technical founder, architecting and building a seamless mobile and backend experience that delights users, drives engagement, and transforms dating through innovative product feat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $148K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate and lead the development of sophisticated Java applications. Leverage your extensive software expertise to shape enterprise solutions in a collaborative environment and...

3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining technology solutions by enhancing and delivering innovative software products. As a key contributor, you'll drive agile practices and ensure operational excellence across...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Empower the future of telecommunications by architecting and developing 5G Core Network functions. Collaborate on high-impact projects, leveraging your expertise in 3GPP protocols and distributed syst...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Explore innovative solutions by designing and delivering scalable software for transportation and logistics platforms. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to tackle complex problems and dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing transportation through innovative AI-powered software. As a pivotal contributor, you'll design scalable solutions and collaborate across functions to turn complex ch...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure by designing and implementing robust Kubernetes platforms. Leverage your expertise in Azure and DevOps to drive innovation and operational excellence...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by designing and delivering scalable software solutions that drive innovation in transportation logistics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while leveraging AI technologies...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development of innovative data products for market risk reporting, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality analytical solutions using PySpark, SQL, and cloud techno...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $215K *

Drive the development of shared frontend foundations for internal web applications, enhancing consistency and efficiency across teams. Collaborate on UI packages, scaffolding, and improve onboarding e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to build high-performance Java microservices for real-time financial transactions. Drive innovation with cloud-native solutions, leveraging AI tools and modern engineering practice...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $157K *

Transform your future by joining a dynamic team as a full-stack engineer, developing cloud-native applications. You will work on innovative projects, contribute to architectural discussions, and mento...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $332K *

Innovate software solutions by leading design, development, and testing efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure system requirements are met while maintaining high standards of quality and security i...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$176K - $332K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Software Engineer, leading the design, development, and testing of innovative software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet system requir...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $225K *

Unlock your potential by joining a talented team to develop innovative software solutions that meet program requirements and enhance mission success for our valued clients...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$101K - $142K *

Unlock potential by leading the development and support of enterprise applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance business processes through innovative solutions in a dynamic IT environment...

2 weeks ago

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

$87K - $209K *

Join a team that's optimizing platform services and SDKs, driving improvements in integration frameworks and developer tooling. You'll analyze performance, implement resilience strategies, and enhance...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $209K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud infrastructure and storage services. Leverage your expertise in Linux, automation, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and reliability in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $209K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to design and deliver innovative platform capabilities, enhancing service automation and operational efficiency through AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with cross-func...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $209K *

Develop scalable backend services and customer-facing features for a next-gen support chat platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance API integrations, ensuring reliability and secur...

1 week 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.