Availity

Application Support Engineer

Availity$70K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Computer Science or related field OR equivalent experience
  • 2-5 years in application/production support (Tier 1/2)
  • Experience supporting high-availability systems
  • SQL and database knowledge (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Linux/Unix systems
  • Understanding of programming concepts (Java, JavaScript, etc.)
  • Experience with monitoring tools (Splunk, SolarWinds, New Relic)

Responsibilities

  • Monitor system health, performance, and alerts using enterprise tools
  • Support batch and real-time processing; troubleshoot failures
  • Investigate production issues and manage escalations
  • Validate processing results and ensure system stability
  • Provide Tier 1/2 support for customer issues
  • Document incidents, resolutions, and processes
  • Automate manual tasks where possible

Benefits

  • Certified 'Great Place to Work' and recognized as a top workplace for various groups
  • Diversity & Inclusion teams and engagement programs
  • Continuous learning culture with industry experts
  • Unlimited PTO for salaried associates with generous holiday benefits
  • Wellness reimbursement up to $250/year for fitness programs
  • Education reimbursement for furthering education
  • Paid Parental Leave for all parents
  • Community engagement through volunteer opportunities
Full Job Description
Provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for customers and internal teams while supporting a 24x7x365 production platform. Responsible for monitoring system health, troubleshooting issues, managing incidents, and ensuring reliable application performance. Acts as a key interface with customers and internal stakeholders.

Sponsorship, in any form, is not available for this position.

Location: Remote, US

Key Responsibilities:

Platform & Production Support
  • Monitor system health, performance, and alerts using enterprise tools (e.g., Splunk, Grafana, New Relic)
  • Support batch and real-time processing; troubleshoot failures and reprocess as needed
  • Investigate production issues and manage escalations
  • Validate processing results and ensure system stability
  • Perform FTP/file transfer support (including credential updates)
  • Participate in rotating on-call support

Customer & Technical Support
  • Provide Tier 1/2 support for customer issues and inquiries
  • Troubleshoot application and technical problems
  • Escalate complex issues appropriately
  • Ensure timely, professional communication with customers
  • Educate users and improve self-service capability

Documentation & Collaboration
  • Document incidents, resolutions, and processes
  • Maintain knowledge base and support procedures
  • Follow SLAs and operational standards
  • Collaborate across teams to resolve issues

Automation & Problem Solving
  • Automate manual tasks where possible
  • Perform root cause analysis
  • Handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


Required Qualifications:

Experience & Education
  • Associate degree in Computer Science or related field OR equivalent experience
  • 2-5 years in application/production support (Tier 1/2)
  • Experience supporting high-availability systems

Technical Skills
  • SQL and database knowledge (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Linux/Unix systems
  • Understanding of programming concepts (Java, JavaScript, etc.)
  • Experience with monitoring tools (Splunk, SolarWinds, New Relic)
  • File transfer (FTP) experience
  • Basic cloud knowledge (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Scripting/automation skills

Other Skills
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical ability
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Experience with Docker/Kubernetes
  • Experience with AWS tools (EC2, S3, IAM)
  • Familiarity with Grafana, Prometheus, Loki
  • Healthcare EDI knowledge (ANSI X12, HL7, C-CDA)
  • Programming experience


Work Conditions:
  • Remote or office-based
  • Standard hours with on-call rotation
  • Occasional weekend work
  • Up to 5% travel


Availity culture and benefits:
  • Availity is a certified "Great Place to Work", a "Best Workplaces for Technology Companies", a "Best Workplaces for Women" and a "Best Workplaces for Millennials"!
  • Culture is important to us and there are many ways for you to make your mark here!
  • We have several Diversity & Inclusion teams and various ways to engage with fellow Availity associates. "AvaiLadies", "Beyond Black", "HOLA", "Availity Pride", "VetAvaility" a Young Professionals Group and "She Can Code IT" a group for women in tech are some of the groups you can get involved in.
  • Availity is a culture of continuous learning. We have many resources and experts in our tech stack and in our industry that can help get you there too!
  • We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure, generous HSA company contribution, healthcare, vision, dental benefits and a 401k match program that you can take advantage of on day one!
  • We offer unlimited PTO for salaried associates + 9 paid holidays. Hourly associates start at 19 days of PTO and go up from there with all the same holiday benefits.
  • Interested in wellness? We allow our associates to reimburse up to $250/year for gym memberships, participation in racing events, weight management programs, etc.
  • Interested in furthering your education? We offer education reimbursement!
  • Availity offers Paid Parental Leave for both moms and dads, both birth parents and adoptive parents.
  • Want to work for an organization that gives back to the community? You're at the right place! Availity partners with various organizations, both locally and nationally, to raise awareness, funds and morale as our staff members volunteer their time and funds to engage the organizations campaign.


Next steps:

After you apply, you will receive text/email messages thanking you for applying and then you will continue to receive more text/email messages alerting you as to where you are in the recruitment process.

Interview process:
  • Recruiter resume review
  • Manager resume review
  • Recruiter video interview
  • Manager video interview
  • Panel video interview


Video Camera Usage:

Availity fosters a collaborative and open culture where communication and engagement are central to our success. As a remote first company, we are also camera-first and provide all associates with camera/video capability to simulate the office environment. If you are not able to use your camera for all virtual meetings, you should not apply for this role.

Having cameras on helps create a more connected, interactive, and productive environment, allowing teams to communicate more effectively and build stronger working relationships. The usage of cameras also enhances security and protects sensitive company information. Video participation is required to ensure that only authorized personnel are present in meetings and to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, preventing social engineering, or the sharing of confidential information with non-participants.

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About Availity

Availity is a healthcare technology company that provides a platform for health information exchange between health care providers, health plans, and other health care stakeholders. The company's platform enables the secure exchange of clinical, administrative, and financial data among health care stakeholders, helping to improve the quality of care, reduce administrative costs, and streamline workflows. Availity's solutions include revenue cycle management, clinical data exchange, and value-based care analytics. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Size
1,000 employees
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Founded
2001

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