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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$190K - $240K *

Innovate with us to build secure, customer-centric platform products. Leverage your extensive software engineering experience to create robust solutions, collaborate across domains, and document your...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's building innovative payment products that empower seamless transactions. Leverage your expertise in cloud technology and collaborate in an agile environment to craft online solution...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in integrating security practices within the software development lifecycle, ensuring robust DevSecOps methodologies while collaborating with teams to enhance system security and opera...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate manufacturing operations by modernizing shop-floor applications, enhancing development efficiency, and adopting cloud-based solutions. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative technologi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Manage and oversee production environments while optimizing application performance. Collaborate across tech stacks, improve lifecycle services, and implement monitoring solutions to ensure reliabilit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Explore exciting challenges in AI evaluation by developing frameworks and custom validators for cutting-edge machine learning applications. Collaborate to enhance the quality and reliability of AI age...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate engineering excellence by driving innovative payment technology solutions, shaping application architecture, and mentoring teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing digital experi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $300K *

Join us in delivering cutting-edge voice AI solutions, partnering closely with enterprise clients to build and integrate systems. Your role will bridge technical teams and clients, driving ongoing ado...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing and deploying cloud-native AI applications, collaborating with business teams to identify opportunities and deliver impactful solutions. Drive rapid prototyping, producti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in hardware applications engineering, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support UCIe IP integration and validation on cutting-edge technology nodes, en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative solutions in derivatives technology. Collaborate with teams to enhance trading platforms using backend development. Embrace challenges and drive excellence in a dynamic, inclusive...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $300K *

Engage with enterprise clients to deliver innovative voice AI solutions, bridging technical and non-technical teams. Drive project success from prototyping to production while leveraging customer insi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K *

Support the development of business-critical software in an Agile team, implementing responsive features using React and TypeScript while ensuring quality and continuous integration for both internal...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Drive success by leveraging expertise in CDN applications, cloud services, and infrastructure automation. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system design and facilitate continuous improvement i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading frontend architecture for scalable, high-performance systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and drive technical excellence in a dynamic, enterprise-l...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in automation by developing tailored solutions, managing diverse projects, and enhancing customer relationships to deliver exceptional mechanical designs and prop...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Optimize enterprise SaaS applications by architecting, automating, and enhancing workflows across platforms like Atlassian, Zoom, and Slack. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable solutions and me...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Innovate secure, scalable AI platforms on AWS, ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate across teams to establish standards and automate infrastructure, delivering robust solutions for produc...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $163K *

Drive application development and integration solutions using MuleSoft, Java, and AI technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiencies in healthcare, ensuring p...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $163K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading software development initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize enterprise applications using modern technologies an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $163K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of scalable APIs and microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance identity management solutions while ensuring high performa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Champion the development of robust backend applications and APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions in the mortgage industry. Drive projects from design to depl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $270K *

Shape the future of our cloud infrastructure by leveraging your DevOps expertise. Collaborate with a dynamic team, automate deployment processes, and ensure the reliability and scalability of services...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $130K *

Champion the design and development of innovative Java solutions, driving collaboration throughout the software lifecycle. Contribute to API creation and microservices architecture while ensuring qual...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower a dynamic team by leveraging your expertise in Swift and UIKit/SwiftUI. Collaborate with engineers and designers on innovative solutions that adapt to evolving requirements and enhance user ex...

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  •   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.