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 *

Shape the future of real-time communication by leading the development of innovative Android applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that enha...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $192K *

Develop robust financial analytics software by combining engineering prowess with quantitative analysis. Collaborate with a talented team to optimize model performance for high-profile clients in the...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $154K *

Explore complex software engineering in finance through strong analytics and modeling. Collaborate with seasoned developers to enhance real-time financial data applications for leading financial insti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $154K *

Transform financial analytics by developing and optimizing robust software for modeling diverse financial instruments, collaborating with experts while delivering exceptional client support and docume...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $192K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team of experts in financial technology, focused on developing cutting-edge quantitative models and software applications. Collaborate in optimizing systems that empowe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $154K *

Explore your potential as you leverage your software engineering expertise in financial analytics. Collaborate with top professionals in the industry to optimize performance and model financial instru...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $154K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge financial analytics software while collaborating with an expert team. Your role involves modeling financial instruments, enhancing accuracy, and supporting lea...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $169K *

Drive excellence in quantitative model development and software applications to enhance real-time financial market data analysis, collaborating with diverse experts in a dynamic, innovative environmen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Help us shape the future of technology by joining our team as a Software Engineer. You'll design, develop, and enhance software systems, ensuring optimal performance and integration while analyzing us...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining mobile communication by leading the development of secure voice calling applications for iOS and Android using React Native, ensuring a seamless user experience and robus...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $165K *

Optimize mobile application development by leading the design and implementation of secure voice calling features for iOS and Android using React Native, ensuring a seamless user experience and robust...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $207K *

Elevate your career by designing cutting-edge media platform systems. Collaborate with diverse teams, lead complex projects, and integrate innovative AI technologies to ensure scalable, reliable solut...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of healthcare by developing innovative full-stack products. Collaborate across teams to transform complex problems into simple solutions, integrating AI for improved efficiency and us...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $280K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of high-performance brokerage systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance trading platforms, define specifications, and ensure robust software...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $280K *

Lead the charge in building and enhancing high-performance brokerage systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver scalable, low-latency solutions across trading platforms while mentoring sta...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $258K *

Champion the design and development of scalable, resilient systems that enhance traveler experiences and partner success, leveraging your expertise in JVM and systems languages to drive technical exce...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$200K - $230K *

Shape the future of our platform by developing resilient microservices in AWS. Lead a talented team, drive technical roadmaps, and ensure high-quality code delivery while enhancing the software delive...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage in designing and building scalable systems that enhance core workflows. Take ownership of features end-to-end while ensuring high-quality code. Collaborate with a diverse team to solve complex...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Champion innovation in software engineering by leading cross-functional teams, driving technical solutions, and fostering a collaborative environment to enhance enterprise-level applications in a dyna...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Empower our Corporate Credit Card team by leading software engineering efforts, driving innovation, and enhancing system stability. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to architect technology...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's passionate about crafting enterprise-scale applications. Leverage your advanced Java and Spring Boot expertise to drive innovative solutions while collaborating cross-functionally i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$171K - $286K *

Lead the charge in transforming pricing data systems, guiding a software development team to enhance deal validation processes while ensuring data accuracy and operational excellence for millions of c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Engage in full stack development, collaborating on design, coding, and testing. Drive software solutions from requirements to implementation while ensuring system stability and quality. Contribute to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform software solutions by engaging in full stack development, facilitating design discussions, and ensuring system stability through coding, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional team...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead full stack development, drive software design, and enhance application performance. Collaborate across functions to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring system r...

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  •   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.