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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$150K - $175K *

Join us to develop scalable full-stack applications using React, TypeScript, and Java. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and contribute to best practices in a cloud-native microservi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $235K *

Lead the design and development of robust data systems, ensuring reliable data flow and integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex rental-housing challenges while mentoring en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Develop and manage web applications, enhancing content and user experience. Collaborate with teams to optimize functionality, gather feedback, and implement improvements while adhering to design stand...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $279K *

Unlock potential by providing 24/7 application support, ensuring system reliability, and automating security processes. Contribute to operational success through proactive troubleshooting and performa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $200K *

Transform how organizations leverage data by building scalable software solutions. Collaborate across teams to design, prototype, and deliver impactful products that address real-world challenges, enh...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead web developers in enhancing a core trading interface. Drive innovation and performance while collaborating with stakeholders to shape the future of trading applications...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $260K *

Champion high-impact initiatives by leading complex projects, shaping technical direction, and mentoring engineers to enhance code quality and team efficiency while leveraging AI tools for optimal per...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$220K - $260K *

Lead high-impact initiatives and shape technical direction for a platform relied upon by firms managing trillions in real assets. Collaborate across teams to enhance code quality, mentor engineers, an...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $240K *

Transform the future of technology by building secure AI applications and full-stack solutions for federal partners. Collaborate with engineers and product teams to deliver impactful software that mee...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Build innovative software solutions for federal partners, focusing on full-stack development, user experience, and secure integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful app...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Partner with us to build and support innovative software solutions for federal and national security programs. This hands-on role involves full-stack development, collaboration with engineers, and del...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $157K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance application security for mission-critical software. Collaborate with developers to identify vulnerabilities and integrate security into the development lifecycle, ensuri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Oversee and enhance backend systems while leading a team of engineers. Balance hands-on coding with management, ensuring high-quality architecture and production health in a fast-paced environment. Dr...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $169K *

Elevate the developer experience by building and enhancing APIs, documentation, and integration tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, user-friendly solutions that empower...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge backend solutions for AI platforms, shaping innovative market research capabilities that support investment professionals in Private Equity and M&A through seamle...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $282K *

Champion high-quality software delivery as a technical leader, driving architectural decisions and engineering excellence in an AI-driven environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to build resilient...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $282K *

Engineer high-quality software solutions, mentor team members, and drive architectural decisions in an AI-driven environment, ensuring excellence and collaboration across product development...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $117K *

Join a team that's passionate about building scalable web experiences. Collaborate with product, backend, and QA teams to design and maintain user-facing applications across various platforms, ensurin...

Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical direction of complex moderation systems, balancing front-end and back-end architecture to ensure operational excellence, security, and user trust across a hig...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$182K - $273K *

Transform infrastructure automation and CI/CD practices as a Principal Engineer, leading the charge in optimizing workflows and enhancing operational excellence across multi-cloud environments and bar...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$182K - $273K *

Join us to lead infrastructure automation and CI/CD practices, driving operational excellence across multi-cloud environments. You'll mentor engineers, optimize workflows, and ensure high availability...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower the development of complex web applications and integrations by designing, testing, and enhancing solutions using modern technologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements i...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $175K *

Advance the development of innovative web applications by leading architecture and implementation while mentoring an Agile team and driving modernization initiatives using .NET technologies and AI sol...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Bring your expertise to a dynamic team as a Senior Front End Software Engineer, where you'll develop accessible user interfaces, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with Sec...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Empower your career as a Senior Front End Software Engineer, driving innovation in accessible software solutions for government clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user interfa...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.

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    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.