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 - $240K *

Join us to build impactful frontend features that enhance user experience and accessibility. Collaborate with design and product teams to create data-driven interfaces while implementing a cohesive de...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $240K *

Elevate user experiences by building intuitive, data-driven interfaces that enhance cloud and AI spend management. Collaborate with design and engineering teams to create accessible, high-performance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Engineer exceptional frontend experiences, optimizing React for superior performance. Own product surfaces and drive development of interactive verification and reporting features, impacting users dai...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$228K - $342K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of next-gen AI platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform machine learning research into reliable systems, enhancing e...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $300K *

Transform the future of cloud-native applications by designing and developing scalable web solutions. Leverage your expertise in full stack development and cloud technologies to drive innovation and o...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive enterprise application excellence by engineering, integrating, and supporting critical legal and business platforms across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performa...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$109K - $186K *

Unlock potential by developing cutting-edge backend services for an AI-driven application platform, enhancing developer experience and operational excellence in a collaborative environment focused on...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $186K *

Grow your skills by developing backend services for a cutting-edge AI platform. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance developer experience and ensure quality, scalability, and security in modern...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building impactful software features that enhance educators' management of English Learner programs, taking ownership from design to operation in a full-stack environment utilizing...

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Reposted 1 week ago

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

$125K - $145K *

Join our team to drive the development and operation of features that enhance educators' capabilities for managing English Learner programs, working full-stack from design through deployment and beyon...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by enhancing application security across web apps and APIs. Collaborate with engineering teams to assess risks, conduct reviews, and drive secure software practices throughout the dev...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion application security by collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed secure coding practices, conducting security assessments, and leading initiatives to reduce vulnerabilities througho...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$188K - $242K *

Advance our platform engineering by leading the operation and enhancement of a self-hosted Temporal cluster, ensuring reliability and scalability while collaborating with multiple teams to streamline...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $290K *

Invent groundbreaking solutions as a key member of the Innovation team. Engage in high-impact projects, drive product strategy, and collaborate across functions to deliver sophisticated AI application...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Develop and launch innovative, scalable solutions in wealth management, focusing on architecture and user experience. Collaborate autonomously to drive foundational engineering and product strategy, i...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Take ownership of innovative solutions, driving the architecture and product strategy for an agile team focused on cutting-edge AI applications in wealth management, impacting thousands of clients at...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Lead the charge in innovation by developing scalable AI solutions that enhance client experiences. Collaborate with diverse teams to establish foundational architecture and deliver impactful products...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Transform your career by building innovative solutions that impact thousands. Collaborate closely with clients and cross-functional teams to establish architecture and product strategy, while leveragi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Redefine innovation by creating and scaling AI-driven solutions in wealth management, shaping foundational architecture and experiences that impact thousands of clients. Collaborate across teams to dr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Drive innovative solutions as a founding engineer, creating scalable products for a diverse client base. Collaborate broadly, establish engineering principles, and leverage AI to redefine wealth manag...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Join a dynamic Innovation team to build scalable solutions in AI for financial services. Lead architectural decisions, collaborate with clients, and drive product strategy while shaping impactful user...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Inspire a new wave of innovation by leading design and engineering efforts for scalable solutions in wealth management, blending AI with user experience while partnering with a dynamic team to drive i...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $200K *

Shape the future of engineering productivity by developing scalable systems and tools that enhance quality, reliability, and developer happiness across organizations worldwide. Drive impactful softwar...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Innovate robust SaaS platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams, building and enhancing features, and delivering customer-centric solutions throughout the development lifecycle...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative frontend solutions that empower defense personnel. Collaborate with small, agile teams to craft user-focused applications, leveraging modern technologies to enh...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 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.