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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$146K - $293K *

Deliver innovative emulation solutions to clients, enhancing designs through guidance, improving methodologies, and collaborating with R&D to optimize product deployment and customer satisfaction...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$196K - $239K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software development by leveraging your expertise in Java and Python. Collaborate in an agile environment to enhance capabilities and provide robust support fo...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$185K - $270K *

Unlock potential by owning the development of a robust data platform, integrating diverse sources, and enhancing user-facing features. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality, reliability, and perf...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform user engagement by building features end-to-end on a dynamic platform. Collaborate with teams to design and implement solutions that enhance connectivity in a scalable environment using cutt...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by deploying and maintaining AI capabilities, designing software applications, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational decision-making and system performance in...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading complex integration activities across hardware, software, and networking components. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop effective strategies...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $234K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on minimizing downtime and enhancing system security through innovative software solutions in Linux environments...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $234K *

Transform the future of system security by developing innovative solutions for Ksplice. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance Linux kernel patching, improve workflows, and tackle complex challeng...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI products and solutions that enhance customer workflows while collaborating with teams to integrate and prototype cutting-edge technology and products...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$108K - $130K *

Innovate application reliability by leading the resolution of incidents and complex problems. Collaborate cross-functionally to support system upgrades and performance enhancements, ensuring effective...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Empower a dynamic team to design and deliver innovative software solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best practices to enhance digital banking services while ensuring security and scal...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and delivering innovative technology solutions. Collaborate within an agile team to create secure, scalable products that drive business success across diverse technic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative trading models for options, collaborating with experts to enhance trading strategies and achieve optimal performance in a dynamic, fast-paced environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Lead the technical vision for large-scale systems software, architecting solutions that enhance performance, reliability, and scalability across distributed infrastructure serving billions of users. D...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of large-scale systems software by driving technical vision and architecture for platform services and runtime environments, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability across...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $250K *

Innovate in healthcare by leading the development of scalable billing solutions that enhance customer experiences and streamline workflows, while owning features and participating in end-to-end softwa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $250K *

Transform healthcare by leading development in billing systems, focusing on scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience through innovative software engin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building Snowflake data marts and developing Qlik Sense applications to enhance reporting and analytics capabilities, ensuring data integrity and performance optimization across sys...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $158K *

Champion the evolution of software applications by leading a talented developer team, coding full-stack solutions across varying platforms, and ensuring seamless collaboration with cross-functional te...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software development by collaborating in a dynamic Scrum environment. Contribute to innovative solutions and enhance product quality through clean coding and a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive the design and implementation of low-latency trading systems, collaborating with strategy teams to enhance software for market connectivity and execution, while ensuring optimal performance and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in revolutionizing user interactions with advanced AI and ML models. As a backend engineer, you will bridge AI outputs with user-facing elements, enhancing efficacy and user experience...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering high-quality cloud and on-premise security solutions. Engage in comprehensive testing activities, leveraging your expertise in networking and cloud environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Transform the testing landscape by validating cloud and on-premise security platforms. Lead end-to-end quality assurance efforts, leveraging automation and scripting to ensure robust performance and s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$163K - $306K *

Unlock the potential of AI systems by owning agent behavior across diverse products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, manage runtime behavior, and ensure reliable, safe depl...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.