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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$160K - $180K *

Join our Cloud team to design and operate secure, scalable cloud services. Lead complex initiatives, influence architectural decisions, and collaborate across teams to enhance our cybersecurity platfo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy by developing scalable SaaS solutions. As a software engineer, you'll create impactful software for utility program automation, enhancing the adoption o...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $234K *

Empower innovation by modernizing software ecosystems and scaling cloud-native architectures. Collaborate across teams to deliver secure, compliant applications that drive INL's digital transformation...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Engineer innovative AI solutions by owning the architecture and design of our core product's assistant. Collaborate closely with users to enhance agentic infrastructure and ensure high-quality, effici...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $260K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading cross-functional teams to enhance systems, drive AI integration, and establish technical standards that elevate product capabilities and delivery e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Transform customer interactions with cutting-edge AI, optimize workflows and enhance service efficiency while collaborating with tech and business teams to deliver impactful software solutions in real...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation by owning production systems that enhance appliance repair efficiency, leveraging cutting-edge AI to optimize diagnostics and service calls. Collaborate closely with engineers to rapi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by developing and maintaining critical web applications in an Agile environment. Collaborate with business departments to deliver user-focused solutions and ensure compliance with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$196K - $230K *

Drive the architecture and development of scalable backend systems for innovative crypto and DeFi solutions, ensuring high reliability and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$196K - $230K *

Join a team that's redefining finance by architecting and scaling innovative backend systems for crypto and decentralized finance. Drive impactful solutions while collaborating with cross-functional t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$212K - $274K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of engineers, driving project execution, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration to enhance customer experiences and deliver impactful softwa...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $220K *

Develop integrated lab automation solutions to enhance NGS workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and lead validation efforts to ensure precision and efficiency in labor...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading key initiatives, architecting scalable services, and designing data-intensive applications in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive inn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$174K - $252K *

Develop innovative software solutions that enhance user experiences and drive technology forward. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and maintain large-scale systems while managi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead and innovate in full stack software development, guiding a team to deliver secure, scalable enterprise applications. Collaborate across disciplines to translate complex requirements into effectiv...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $180K *

Lead the development of innovative web platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance content management systems. Drive technical decisions and foster a culture of growth while ensuri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Help us build innovative features for a unique kid-friendly phone, enhancing user experience through app development, call routing, and contact management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead the design and development of scalable enterprise applications, leveraging your expertise in full-stack technologies and cloud solutions while providing technical guidance and fosterin...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $230K *

Join a team that's transforming federal solutions by building scalable, secure applications. Collaborate with AI engineers to deliver high-quality software that meets mission-critical needs across div...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Help us design user-friendly web interfaces for a secure information-sharing platform, enhancing the experience for first responders while supporting cloud modernization and enterprise integration in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Develop web-accessible software solutions that enhance user engagement and meet business needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the development lifecycle while gaining exposure to c...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Develop accessible web interfaces and materials to enhance user experience and support risk modeling for DHS CISA. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into effective designs, ensur...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $210K *

Pioneer a transformative role in application development, leading teams to deliver high-quality technology solutions while enhancing operational excellence and aligning with enterprise goals across mu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Drive the development of integrated workflows across supply chain, manufacturing, and quality systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency through automation and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$267K - $297K *

Lead the charge in building robust security platforms and AI-driven automation to safeguard software ecosystems. Collaborate across teams to enhance supply chain integrity and implement continuous off...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.