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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$125K - $150K *

Transform business workflows by developing and maintaining applications that enhance productivity and information sharing across teams. Collaborate with IT and business units to deliver innovative sol...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovative solutions by collaborating with customers to deliver end-to-end software that addresses complex challenges, enhances product capabilities, and supports growth in a fast-paced, custome...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Engineer innovative solutions by collaborating with clients to tackle complex challenges, delivering end-to-end software that enhances product capabilities and drives growth in a fast-paced, customer...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver high-quality software solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Oracle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure s...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $152K *

Engage in building innovative AI-driven solutions for legal professionals. Take ownership of backend development, leveraging Python and cloud technologies to create scalable features. Collaborate in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$82K - $152K *

Join a team that's redefining legal tech by developing AI-driven solutions for legal professionals. You'll take ownership of projects, leveraging cutting-edge tools to create scalable features that en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$210K - $280K *

Lead the charge in tackling complex, high-impact software challenges across multiple domains. Shape architecture, drive technical direction, and ensure delivery while empowering other engineers in a c...

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$200K - $230K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative software solutions in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with teams to create impactful systems, leveraging your expertise in data processing and cloud tec...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $230K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by developing end-to-end solutions. Collaborate in an agile environment to enhance systems and tackle client challenges using cutting-edge technologies...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Full Stack Software Engineer, where you'll design, build, and enhance tools for public agencies. Collaborate across the tech stack to solve real-world problems and drive impac...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Transform the testing landscape by developing and maintaining advanced applications, validating systems, and troubleshooting complex issues in HVAC and automation environments. Collaborate with teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $110K *

Elevate software solutions by designing, developing, and implementing high-quality applications. Collaborate on full life-cycle development while ensuring compliance with coding standards and technica...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of financial services by architecting low-latency APIs and dynamic UIs. Collaborate in a microservices environment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver impactful investmen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Develop and deliver high-performance APIs and user interfaces for a large-scale financial platform. Collaborate in a microservices environment, leveraging AI tools and maintaining rigorous code qualit...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of financial technology by architecting low-latency APIs and user interfaces. Leverage cutting-edge tools and practices to deliver impactful solutions that guide...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by architecting low-latency APIs and user interfaces for a large-scale financial platform. Collaborate on microservices, leverage AI tools, and ensure code quality while delivering im...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Innovate and shape the future of financial services by architecting low-latency APIs and user interfaces. Collaborate with cutting-edge technologies to deliver impactful tools that guide investment de...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's architecting low-latency APIs and user interfaces for a large-scale financial platform, leveraging .NET and Angular to drive critical investment tools and enhance system observabili...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of financial technology by architecting low-latency APIs and user interfaces in .NET and Angular, driving innovation with AI tools, and ensuring high code quality through rigorous tes...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Build innovative solutions as a Full Stack Engineer, architecting low-latency APIs and user interfaces for a large-scale financial platform. Collaborate with cutting-edge technologies to enhance inves...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage in architecting low-latency APIs and backend services using .NET while crafting user interfaces in Angular for a large-scale financial platform, ensuring high code quality and leveraging advanc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Architect robust APIs and backend services using .NET and Angular, driving innovation in a large-scale financial platform. Collaborate in a microservices environment, ensuring high code quality and im...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in architecting low-latency APIs and user interfaces for a large-scale financial platform, utilizing .NET and Angular while ensuring high code quality and leveraging advanced AI tools...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with us to architect low-latency APIs and build user interfaces using .NET and Angular, driving innovation in a large-scale financial services platform while ensuring high code qualit...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Architect and build low-latency APIs and user interfaces, leveraging .NET and Angular. Collaborate on microservices and CI/CD pipelines to deliver impactful financial tools, ensuring high code quality...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.