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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$95K - $115K *

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

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and build low-latency APIs and user interfaces for a large-scale financial platform. Leverage microservices, AI tools, and CI/CD practices to enhance investment decision-making tools while en...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   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...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage in architecting low-latency APIs and user interfaces using .NET and Angular. Contribute to a large-scale financial platform, ensuring code quality and leveraging AI tools for innovation while m...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join us to architect low-latency APIs and build user interfaces in Angular for a large-scale financial platform, leveraging microservices and AI tools to enhance investment decision-making and ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of financial services by architecting low-latency APIs and user interfaces. Leverage .NET and Angular to deliver critical investment tools while ensuring high code quality and system...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Innovate your career 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 deliverin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the gaming experience by owning platform delivery for educational games. Leverage your expertise in CPU, GPU, and platform specifics to ensure seamless performance across devices while mentori...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$91K - $160K *

Unlock your potential by designing and maintaining large-scale data systems. Collaborate with teams to build microservices and APIs on AWS, enhancing development agility and delivering high-quality so...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$167K - $230K *

Champion the development of enterprise-grade foundations, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable solutions for large organizations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful featur...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $155K *

Shape the future of federal technology by leading a team to enhance and modernize critical applications, ensuring stability and performance while developing innovative cloud-based solutions for govern...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$183K - $228K *

Join a team that's redefining developer experience by building innovative SDKs and APIs for third-party integrators. Collaborate across functions to deliver impactful solutions that enhance integratio...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $175K *

Unlock potential by developing robust network-oriented software using Rust. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance cybersecurity solutions while leveraging your expertise in networking and softwar...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $105K *

Support enterprise applications by managing Microsoft 365, automating processes, and enhancing integrations. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure system performance and provide training, while driving...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of digital platforms by developing and maintaining robust front and back end solutions, ensuring optimal performance and user experience across multiple web properties...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Innovate network solutions by managing firewall configurations, providing 24x7 support, and ensuring robust incident resolution. Collaborate on technical documentation and budgeting while mentoring te...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$222K - $314K *

Accelerate progress at a pivotal backend engineering role, enhancing critical systems and data integrity while driving innovation through high-stakes projects within an empowered team focused on scala...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Shape the future of investment technology by leading full stack application development, focusing on backend services, AI integration, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$222K - $314K *

Drive innovation by designing and implementing LLM-based systems that tackle complex problems in data processing, empowering the team with your technical direction and expertise while overseeing impac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $192K *

Transform the reliability landscape by designing and building robust software solutions that empower engineering teams to enhance service quality and operational efficiency across multiple platforms...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of legal tech by leading a dynamic engineering group. You'll drive AI-native workflows, enhance product features, and ensure personal injury victims receive fair...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Lead a high-impact engineering team to develop AI-native legal document solutions. Balance strategic leadership with hands-on contributions, collaborating across functions to enhance workflows and ens...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by developing innovative ground satellite operations software, leveraging your Python and AWS expertise to enhance scalability and performance in a collaborative Agile environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining financial infrastructure. Collaborate across the stack to create solutions that simplify complex systems, while influencing product direction and customer interactions in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive system improvements and enhance applications by identifying opportunities, implementing innovative designs, and maintaining quality code while collaborating with teams to leverage new technologi...

Reposted 3 weeks 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.