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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$74K - $130K *

Join a team that's developing mission-critical software in a fast-paced Agile environment. Collaborate to create, test, and enhance enterprise applications, utilizing Java and modern technologies to d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$74K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Agile team to develop critical enterprise software applications, leveraging modern technologies in a fast-paced environment for mission success...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$74K - $130K *

Join a dynamic Agile team in developing critical mission applications for the C2 AOC community, utilizing your software engineering skills in a fast-paced environment focused on innovative enterprise...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$107K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving application development and systems analysis. Collaborate with technology teams to implement innovative solutions, ensuring optimal functionality and user support while men...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Optimize quality assurance for GenAI systems by developing testing strategies, frameworks, and metrics. Leverage automation and QA expertise to ensure reliability and accuracy in LLM-powered applicati...

North Carolina, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $225K *

Shape the future of desktop experiences by developing intelligent applications that enhance user engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, responsive software tailored...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading technical architecture and development initiatives, ensuring high-quality code delivery while mentoring junior team members and collaborating across teams to meet business...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $170K *

Play a key role in modernizing critical Capital Markets platforms by driving the transformation to cloud-native architectures and mentoring engineers, while delivering scalable solutions across a glob...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $170K *

Drive modernization of critical Credit Risk and Capital Markets platforms, leading architecture decisions & engineering standards while overseeing a global team to deliver resilient, cloud-native solu...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and lead as a senior back-end Software Developer, driving high-quality Java applications in an agile environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance methodologies and mentor colleagues while d...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $137K *

Join a team that's dedicated to solving complex healthcare challenges. As an Intermediate Software Engineer, you'll design, build, and support innovative solutions while collaborating with cross-funct...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's building innovative AI solutions that transform customer interactions. Collaborate across backend systems and enhance our capabilities as you tackle impactful projects in a rapidly...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Launch your career as a software engineer driving AI systems. Collaborate on data pipelines and backend integrations while growing rapidly alongside seasoned engineers in a dynamic, innovative environ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing scalable, data-intensive software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and drive innovation in a fast-paced environmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and design advanced Java applications, enhancing Fixed Income analytics while collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality solutions and software integration, ensuring optimal performan...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $175K *

Join us to develop scalable full-stack applications using React, TypeScript, and Java. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and contribute to best practices in a cloud-native microservi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $240K *

Elevate machine learning capabilities for national security, leveraging advanced technologies and collaborating with scientists to develop robust ML solutions tailored to complex sensor data challenge...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation by building advanced agent-powered systems that enhance model training and streamline research processes, enabling our team to revolutionize AI drug design through rigorous experiment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$240K - $300K *

Lead the charge in building a full-stack AI platform for enterprises, enhancing workspaces, security, and billing systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver refined, user-centric feat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by developing innovative software tools that enhance cryptanalytic engineering. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform research concepts into practical applications, driving...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative software solutions that enhance analytics and machine learning. Collaborate with customers and developers to prototype applications and integrate emerging techno...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Collaborate with a skilled team to design, develop, and support innovative ICAM solutions, enhancing Zero Trust architecture through robust software engineering practices and cloud technologies...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage with us to develop mission-critical web services for an Identity, Credential, and Access Management solution, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure applications that integrate seamlessly with e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise systems by modernizing a Java-based architecture to cloud-native solutions utilizing Spring Boot, Docker, and Kubernetes, while driving technical design and implementation excelle...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us modernize a Java-based system by migrating to cloud-native architecture. Collaborate using Spring Boot, Docker, and modern practices while influencing design decisions to enhance a mission-cri...

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  •   5 - 7 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.