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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$171K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth through advanced machine learning and data science. You'll optimize rider pricing algorithms and collaborate across functions to enhance Uber's mobility busin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $190K *

Lead the development of advanced machine learning solutions to optimize rider pricing and promotions, driving significant revenue growth and enhancing Uber's profitability through innovative algorithm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $190K *

Optimize rider pricing strategies using advanced machine learning and data science. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pricing algorithms and drive revenue growth, impacting over 95% o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $190K *

Drive the design and implementation of robust software solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance Uber's experimentation platform, ensuring high reliability and scalability in production environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$144K - $160K *

Drive the development of backend services and APIs for search and discovery features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and ensure system reliability and performanc...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$103K - $153K *

Deliver a robust frontend architecture for a mature web UI, enhancing performance and usability. Collaborate with UX designers and set coding standards while ensuring security and analytics integratio...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading application security initiatives, enhancing product security, and driving secure development practices. Collaborate with engineering teams to establish standards, manage vu...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $110K *

Partner with us to design and develop robust web applications, integrating cloud solutions, and ensuring code quality while collaborating in an Agile environment to deliver impactful software for comp...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to design and enhance technology solutions that streamline operations and drive efficiency across the organization. Make a tangible impact as the first dedicated dev...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$77K - $117K *

Champion application security initiatives and vulnerability management while collaborating with development teams to enhance security practices across cloud and enterprise environments. Drive complian...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$210K - $270K *

Unlock innovative solutions by collaborating cross-functionally to tackle complex challenges and drive impactful results. Participate in team initiatives, leveraging your expertise to enhance product...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Elevate aviation safety by leading frontend development for high-impact web interfaces. Collaborate across teams to create innovative solutions that process complex data, ensuring reliability and perf...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $149K *

Join a team that's redefining client success through innovative data solutions. As a Field Engineer, you'll architect and implement integrations and automations, driving efficiency and scalability whi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic Digital Technology team to develop scalable, customer-centric web and app experiences. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and operational efficiencies while leading modern...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative full stack development, optimizing user experiences while mentoring a small team; leverage modern web technologies to shape the future of AI-driven applications and lead impactful...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to develop scalable full-stack applications, enhancing a leading portfolio management platform. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver exceptional user experiences and drive inn...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Reimagine the future of portfolio management by developing scalable full-stack applications. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and tackle complex challenges in a cloud-native environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to develop scalable full-stack applications, enhancing user experience and driving innovation in portfolio management software for global investment firms. Collaborate across all p...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join our team as a Security Engineer, safeguarding applications and data through secure coding, vulnerability assessments, and proactive risk strategies while collaborating across development and DevO...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $140K *

Join a team that's enhancing application security through automation and incident response. This hands-on role involves assessing risks, embedding security in workflows, and refining operational pract...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative, AI-powered financial audit solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design agent-driven experiences and own complex onboarding workflows for major...

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Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovative financial audit solutions as a Senior Software Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape AI-driven workflows and deliver impactful results in a high-stakes environm...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by designing and scaling secure infrastructure for AI workloads across cloud and edge environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance platform reliability and impleme...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Play a key role in developing scalable software solutions across backend, cloud, and front-end applications, collaborating with a hybrid-remote team to enhance systems and drive business value through...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Play a key role in optimizing backend performance through innovative solutions. Tackle scalability challenges and enhance system reliability while collaborating with engineering teams on performance-d...

Reposted 1 month 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.