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 - $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...

Yesterday

  •   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

$267K - $297K *

Pioneer advanced security solutions by building scalable platforms and tools that protect software ecosystems. Collaborate across teams to enhance security in AI applications and software supply chain...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $148K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AEC software by leading engineering talent and enhancing workflows. Drive innovation in Autodesk Revit add-ins and tools while fostering a collaborative enviro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $185K *

Join a team that's passionate about developing innovative web applications. Leverage your full stack expertise in C++, TypeScript, and REST APIs to create user-friendly solutions while collaborating w...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$71K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide product application and technical support, collaborating across departments and engaging directly with customers. Your expertise will be key in driving successful en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering technical expertise and support in a dynamic environment, bridging collaboration between sales, engineering, and customers to drive innovative solutions in p...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Help us innovate by designing and developing mission-critical systems and web applications. Leverage your expertise in API integrations and Agile methodologies to deliver secure, scalable solutions th...

2 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's enhancing a public reservation platform by developing new features, resolving technical issues, and ensuring system stability. Collaborate with senior developers to deliver a seamle...

1 week ago

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

$175K - $200K *

Optimize our data infrastructure platform by enhancing automation, observability, and stability. Drive architectural changes to support long-term service requirements while ensuring high throughput an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to customer satisfaction by delivering expert technical support and optimizing design processes for PCB manufacturing. Collaborate with teams to ensure product readiness and drive innovatio...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$126K - $176K *

Unlock potential by developing full-stack software tools to enhance analytics and operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions, optimize workflows, and drive projec...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Create and publish engaging digital media and interactive visuals, transforming static content into dynamic web-based data visualizations for a diverse audience, while ensuring compliance with securit...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.