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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$130K - $192K *

Join a team that's implementing robust security controls across multiple brands, safeguarding employees and enhancing productivity through automation and secure practices. Collaborate globally while l...

United StatesRemote

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

$170K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software development by enhancing complex systems. Leverage your expertise in Java and cloud technologies to deliver innovative solutions while collaborating w...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $200K *

Develop and enhance complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams to resolve issues and optimize performance. Utilize advanced methodologies to del...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing and enhancing complex software systems, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to design requirements while res...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $200K *

Lead the development and enhancement of complex software systems, utilizing your expertise in Java and modern technologies. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to design requirements and resolv...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $250K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Software Engineer, leveraging your full-stack development expertise and cloud solutions experience to design innovative applications and architectures f...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $137K *

Develop and maintain web and simulation applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide scalable, secure solutions. Emphasize user experience while adhering to compliance guidelines...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $137K *

Unlock your potential as you drive secure automation for cloud migrations, developing infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and ensure compliance whil...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $121K *

Empower innovation by leading the deployment of automation solutions, coordinating teams, and enhancing processes to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction across multiple sites...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform workflows by building robust software solutions that enhance customer experience and streamline operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful applications from con...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of integrated software solutions, owning workflows from browser to database. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform operational challenges into effective, user-c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $150K *

Champion innovative software solutions by designing and implementing complex systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to leverage modern technologies and enhance client capabilities, while staying cur...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $235K *

Transform backend services by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance operational workflows and ensure high service reliability th...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Build and operate innovative solutions to detect and prevent fraud at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and leverage AI capabilities, ensuring businesses can c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $260K *

Champion a high-performing Data Platform team, blending technical leadership with hands-on contributions to drive successful architecture and delivery while promoting a culture of AI-native engineerin...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by architecting and developing AI-enabled solutions. Join a dynamic team to shape new technology capabilities, balancing hands-on coding with strategic architectural decisions for s...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Innovate the future of AI-enabled solutions by architecting and building a new technology capability. Join a senior team to shape software engineering practices while remaining hands-on in development...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance mobile experiences by developing and maintaining iOS features. Collaborate across disciplines to create intuitive financial workflows while ensuring security, performanc...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at a leading tech firm by owning and enhancing our GKE infrastructure. Drive self-service platform development, mentor engineers, and ensure operational excellence while shaping th...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate backend systems to process and serve large data volumes, focusing on distributed systems, cloud technologies, and API development for scalable, reliable services...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $230K *

Build and maintain innovative full stack applications, optimize for real-time data, and collaborate with teams to deliver an intuitive user experience while writing clean code and participating in des...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $181K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and supporting mission-critical systems globally. Leverage your software engineering expertise to enhance production services and collaborate across teams to...

1 week ago

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

$112K - $196K *

Elevate your career by transitioning established practices to DevOps delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software reliability and delivery for high-profile satellite communica...

1 week ago

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

$112K - $196K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to transition software delivery from waterfall to DevOps. Drive innovation in satellite communications systems while ensuring quality a...

2 weeks ago

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

$148K - $266K *

Build mission-critical information systems globally by designing, developing, and supporting software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and performance w...

2 weeks ago

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

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.