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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$168K - $181K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AWS cloud solutions for scoring capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and efficiency, while mentoring junior engi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining CRM platforms by architecting innovative, AI-driven solutions. This high-impact role requires visionary leadership to optimize data processing and enhance user experience...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $139K *

Unlock your potential by designing and implementing scalable software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-quality, production-ready systems using m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $153K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by delivering impactful software solutions. Collaborate on innovative projects, optimize data operations, and enhance user experiences while support...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by developing scalable backend services and intuitive frontends. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance risk data insights using .NET, Angular, and AWS, while integrating AI tools...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the future of user-centric technology by leading the development of innovative tools that enhance the advisor experience, ensuring seamless interactions and impactful outcomes for small business...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the end-to-end agent experience, crafting user-centric tools and APIs that elevate advisor interactions. Drive innovation and ensure exceptional usability, transforming complex processes into sea...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $250K *

Lead customer-facing technical engagement for optical module products. Drive troubleshooting, performance optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless adoption in complex system...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of mobile technology by developing innovative AI-powered applications. Leverage your full-stack expertise to create engaging user experiences and drive product su...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $160K *

Elevate your career as a Staff Software Engineer, leading full-stack development in a dynamic team. Design, build, and support healthcare applications while ensuring data security and compliance in a...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion user experience by enhancing our insurance platform's web interface. Collaborate with teams to simplify design, implement UX initiatives, and develop solutions that empower agents and interna...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $215K *

Drive software tool design and implementation for reuse and domain analysis, enhancing efficiency through advanced automation and monitoring techniques in a dynamic support environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $215K *

Transform your career by designing innovative software tools and managing development processes. Lead initiatives for automation and continuous monitoring while leveraging technical expertise across m...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Drive the development of robust applications for enterprise data center automation, enhancing deployment workflows and integrating hardware solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in providing technical expertise and application support for power quality solutions, collaborating with sales and engineering teams to drive customer success and enhance market growth...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform backend systems by developing scalable, secure infrastructure that supports millions of API calls. Collaborate with global teams to enhance product engagement and ensure high availability in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by solving complex customer challenges and delivering impactful software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud-native applications that...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$89K - $120K *

Help us shape the future of web development by building innovative front-end solutions. Collaborate with a creative team to implement responsive features and enhance user experiences across our advert...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $167K *

Drive efficiency at the intersection of product development and customer engagement by building integrations and automations that empower teams with timely, relevant product knowledge and streamline w...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$148K - $266K *

Unlock your potential as a Full Stack Software Engineer, collaborating with a dynamic team to develop and enhance cybersecurity solutions that protect critical systems from emerging threats in a fast...

5 days ago

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

$148K - $266K *

Transform cybersecurity by developing and maintaining complex software applications. Collaborate with teams to design systems that protect critical U.S. infrastructure from emerging threats while ensu...

5 days ago

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

$145K - $175K *

Join us to build the CrewAI Agent Management Platform, enhancing AI agent usability. You'll lead full-stack development, focusing on intuitive interfaces and backend integration, collaborating with de...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $240K *

Elevate your career by designing intuitive applications for autonomy workflows. Collaborate with experts to enhance user experiences and integrate backend services, driving innovation in AI-assisted e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $200K *

Elevate your career as a Principal Software Engineer, overseeing project lifecycles and providing technical leadership. Collaborate across teams to ensure product quality while driving innovative solu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing core systems that empower users to engage with diverse news perspectives. Collaborate closely with a small, agile team to design, build, and enhance backend services, ens...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.