Explore Web Application Engineer Jobs

Find Web Application Engineer roles that match your experience and career goals. These professionals build, enhance, and maintain the applications people use through web browsers, combining user-focused design with reliable, secure software. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover their next career move.

What Does a Web Application Engineer Do?

Web Application Engineers develop and support web-based software across the front end, back end, or full stack. Their work may include building interactive interfaces, creating APIs and services, integrating databases, improving performance, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with product, design, security, and quality teams. Responsibilities vary by employer, product, and level of seniority.

Skills and Technologies Employers Seek

Common qualifications include proficiency in languages and frameworks such as JavaScript or TypeScript, React, Angular, Vue, Java, Python, or .NET. Employers may also value experience with REST or GraphQL APIs, relational or NoSQL databases, cloud platforms, automated testing, CI/CD, version control, accessibility, and application security. Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills are important for delivering dependable software.

Web Application Engineer Career Opportunities

Career paths can lead to senior or staff engineering roles, technical leadership, software architecture, or engineering management. Some professionals specialize in front-end development, back-end systems, cloud services, security, or a particular industry. The best fit depends on your technical strengths, preferred work environment, and long-term goals.

Find Your Next Web Application Engineer Role

Explore Web Application Engineer openings on Ladders and focus your search on vetted positions paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for compensation, responsibilities, required technologies, and location or remote-work details. Tailor your résumé to show measurable results, relevant projects, and the tools and systems you have used.

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$182K - $215K *

Join our team to oversee application security, manage vulnerability pipelines, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security practices. Drive incident response and advocate for security a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge data applications using React and AI technologies. Collaborate with engineers and analysts to create intuitive interfaces that enhance decision-making in mi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $160K *

Innovate by architecting and delivering high-quality software solutions while leading cross-functional teams. Leverage your expertise in modern technologies to solve complex problems and enhance syste...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

Empower teams by architecting and delivering high-quality software solutions. Collaborate across functions to solve complex problems, influence system architecture, and drive innovative technical solu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $225K *

Elevate technical direction across teams by architecting and delivering high-quality web applications. Collaborate on large initiatives, shape architecture, and drive strategic growth opportunities wh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Unlock your potential as a Full Stack Web Application Developer, driving innovation in AI-driven web applications. Leverage your expertise in ReactJS and Python to create scalable solutions that enhan...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of web applications with AI-driven features. Leverage your expertise in front-end and backend development to create scalable, innovative solutions that enhance us...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Drive the development of innovative web applications in a collaborative agile environment, ensuring high-quality delivery and performance tuning while adhering to best practices and standards. Join a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage in expanding and maintaining an established development team's PHP-based infrastructure. Contribute hands-on to high-visibility digital initiatives by enhancing reusable components and ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$225K - $281K *

Shape the future of application security by leading strategy and initiatives across teams. Drive secure design and standards, mentor engineers, and tackle complex security challenges in a collaborativ...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Develop high-quality, data-driven applications using React and Next.js. Collaborate with engineers and analysts to create intuitive interfaces that enhance operational decision-making and integrate AI...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and implement impactful web applications using React. Collaborate with engineers and designers to enhance aviation safety through innovative user interfaces and real...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $230K *

Transform the future of legal tech by building AI-driven software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges, enhance product functionality, and deliver reliable systems t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by developing a cutting-edge mobile trading app that integrates real-time data, advanced UI/UX design, and secure wallet features for an unparalleled user experience in financial mark...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $224K *

Champion the development of high-performance web applications by enhancing build, test, and CI systems. Drive technical initiatives and mentor engineers to ensure reliable, scalable, and efficient cod...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $300K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing innovative software solutions. You'll review code, identify vulnerabilities, and implement security measures across backend services and mobile apps, ensuring...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$405K - $485K *

Join our team as a Staff+ Full Stack Engineer, where you'll design and deliver enterprise-ready products that empower Fortune 500 companies to leverage AI effectively. Collaborate across teams to shap...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$405K - $485K *

Lead the charge in building enterprise-ready products that empower Fortune 500 companies. Collaborate across teams to design, deliver, and enhance user experiences while mentoring engineers and shapin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $102K *

Join us to design and develop scalable enterprise applications using .NET technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy systems and enhance application performance while en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $195K *

Join a team that's redefining finance through innovative web solutions. In this role, you'll helm web development, delivering impactful products while collaborating with design and product teams to so...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $260K *

Join us to enhance application security capabilities, collaborating with engineering teams to implement robust security measures, conduct reviews, and lead threat modeling efforts in a dynamic, innova...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the Solutions Architecture team by developing internal tools and automations that enhance workflows, drive efficiency, and support scalable solutions. Collaborate closely with architects to tr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower secure application development by influencing design, conducting code analysis, and performing penetration testing. Collaborate with teams to enhance security practices and maintain industry s...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $171K *

Join our dynamic team as you enhance web and mobile applications, driving improvements in digital customer experiences. Collaborate across departments to develop innovative solutions while supporting...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Web Application Engineer?question toggle

    A Web Application Engineer designs, builds, tests, and maintains software applications accessed through web browsers. The role may focus on front-end interfaces, back-end services, or full-stack development.

  • What skills are commonly required for Web Application Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly seek programming experience, knowledge of web frameworks, API development, databases, testing, and software deployment practices. Specific requirements vary by role; communication and collaborative problem-solving are also valuable.

  • How much do Web Application Engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies by experience, location, industry, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, and individual listings provide compensation details when available.

  • What is the difference between a Web Application Engineer and a Web Developer?question toggle

    The titles can overlap. Web Application Engineer roles often emphasize engineering practices such as application architecture, APIs, testing, reliability, and ongoing software maintenance, while Web Developer can describe a broader range of web-building work.

  • How can I find Web Application Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Web Application Engineer openings and review listings for compensation, experience requirements, technologies, and work arrangements. Highlight relevant accomplishments and measurable impact in your application.