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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$172K - $209K *

Drive the development of scalable cloud infrastructure management systems. You'll architect and enhance tools that support efficient operations, collaborating across teams to innovate solutions for AI...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on developing scalable backend applications using Java and Microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software aligned with business need...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $195K *

Lead the charge in building and optimizing EHR integrations, ensuring data reliability and quality. Collaborate with product teams to enhance features while setting integration standards for future sc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform healthcare by developing cutting-edge AI/ML models to analyze data. You'll collaborate closely with a dynamic team to enhance care delivery and streamline processes, driving significant impr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$162K - $258K *

Drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge GenAI solutions, leading the development of LLM capabilities and ML pipelines to enhance insurance workflows and deliver impactful outcomes for cust...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $234K *

Lead the design and integration of advanced power solutions for server architectures, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to production. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliability...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $124K *

Transform architectural solutions by analyzing requirements, recommending technologies, and collaborating with teams to enhance system performance and scalability. Drive innovation in engineering thro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform biomedical research through innovative software development. Collaborate with experts to create tools that enhance data visualization and interaction, driving scientific discovery at the int...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of automotive safety by leading product development for restraint systems. Oversee project timelines, manage supplier deliverables, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of vehicle closures by leading innovative design and development of handles, locks, and mechanisms for automotive applications, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standa...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$71K - $120K *

Elevate your career by developing and enhancing complex software systems while solving significant challenges in analytics and data management. Collaborate within a dynamic team and leverage your expe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$71K - $120K *

Partner with us to develop, enhance, and maintain complex software systems while ensuring adherence to design requirements and contributing to system design inputs. Play a key role in a dynamic team e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$71K - $120K *

Drive software solutions by developing and enhancing complex systems, collaborating with teams to meet requirements, and ensuring high-quality software performance through rigorous testing and debuggi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$71K - $120K *

Engage in dynamic software development by analyzing user needs and enhancing systems. Collaborate with peers to design and implement solutions that meet documented requirements while ensuring high-qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$71K - $120K *

Unlock potential by developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems, contributing to team-based solutions, and ensuring high-quality software through rigorous testing and adherence to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by building agentic systems atop advanced LLMs, driving marketing automation and consumer insights. Collaborate with design to create impactful AI features and ensure real customer...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to build scalable web applications and APIs, leveraging modern technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions that enhance business workflows...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $145K *

Empower quality engineering through innovative AI-assisted test automation, enhancing application quality and release process. Collaborate with teams to leverage advanced technologies, ensuring effici...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$245K - $285K *

Engineer innovative AI/ML solutions to address business challenges, focusing on model design, testing, and productization. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance model performance and guide AI init...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$245K - $285K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing AI/ML solutions that drive innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable models and enhance predictive capabilities, ensuring high...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative software development projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize complex systems while ensuring high-quality standards a...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in software solutions through full stack development, cloud integration, and agile methodologies. Contribute to all SDLC phases while enhancing system reliability...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $145K *

Develop and optimize applications systems by leveraging advanced programming skills to analyze complex business needs. Collaborate with teams to implement solutions that enhance functionality and impr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Engage in designing, developing, and optimizing enterprise-level data integrations, utilizing your software engineering expertise to support analytics and machine learning initiatives in a collaborati...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading SAP ABAP development for Plant Maintenance, Service Management, and Project System modules, ensuring optimal system performance and collaboration across technical teams to...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.