Explore Application Support Engineer Jobs

Application Support Engineers help keep business-critical software reliable, available, and effective for the people who depend on it. They investigate application issues, support users and technical teams, analyze system behavior, and coordinate fixes that improve performance and stability. Browse vetted Application Support Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does an Application Support Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and technology stack, but commonly include monitoring applications, diagnosing incidents, resolving support requests, and communicating status to stakeholders. These engineers may review logs and alerts, reproduce defects, run SQL queries, support deployments, document procedures, and escalate complex problems to development, infrastructure, or security teams. Many roles also contribute to root-cause analysis and preventive improvements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience supporting production applications and strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills. Depending on the position, useful qualifications may include knowledge of Linux or Windows environments, SQL and databases, cloud platforms, APIs, scripting, monitoring tools, incident-management processes, and IT service management practices. Familiarity with a particular industry or enterprise software platform can also be valuable.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Application Support Engineers work across industries where dependable software is essential, including financial services, healthcare, technology, and enterprise operations. With experience, professionals may advance into senior support, site reliability engineering, DevOps, systems engineering, application administration, or technical leadership. Explore opportunities that align with your experience, preferred technologies, and career goals.

Find Application Support Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Application Support Engineer jobs to discover roles where you can apply your technical expertise, solve challenging problems, and help organizations deliver dependable applications.

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$110K - $140K *

Drive system reliability and user satisfaction by supporting complex applications, diagnosing issues, and collaborating across teams to enhance processes and improve technical systems in a dynamic inv...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive customer satisfaction by diagnosing and resolving complex platform issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and ensure system reliability, while mastering our...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $195K *

Transform media processing workflows by providing expert application support, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring seamless operations across Windows and Linux environments while collaborating...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate project success by enhancing system evaluations with automation, ensuring optimal application performance through proactive monitoring and support. Collaborate across teams in a dynamic env...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $179K *

Advance operational excellence by providing Tier 2 support for critical applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot incidents, enhance system reliability, and drive improveme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $179K *

Empower operational excellence by providing advanced technical support for critical applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance system performance, and ensure...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by providing Level 3 application support, resolving complex issues, and optimizing SQL performance while collaborating with development teams to enhance system stability and user e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing essential support for enterprise collaboration platforms. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance user experience and troubleshoot issues, ensuring operational success in a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join our dynamic team as you support and enhance core trading applications, leveraging your technical expertise across diverse technologies while collaborating with stakeholders to optimize processes...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $163K *

Unlock your potential as you lead production support for critical applications, enhancing stability and responsiveness while collaborating with diverse teams in a dynamic environment focused on innova...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by providing vital application support and integration development for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues, enhance user experience, and ensure dat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a role focused on application support and integration development, ensuring seamless operations for mission-critical systems while collaborating with users and vendors to resolv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $125K *

Optimize application performance and reliability by providing expert support and maintenance for critical business systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance oper...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Support a mission-critical application modernization program by providing Tier 2 application support, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring a reliable user experience for approximately 180,000 users mo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing user experience through application support. You'll troubleshoot and resolve issues for a portfolio of enterprise applications, ensuring seamless access for 1...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $126K *

Empower engineering teams by providing Level 3 support for robotic waterjet cutting systems. Troubleshoot, document, and enhance software solutions while collaborating across departments to ensure opt...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $106K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing top-tier technical support for trading platforms. You'll tackle complex issues, collaborate with diverse teams, and enhance system stability while ensuring se...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize mission success by providing expert technical support and leadership across SOCOM operations. Collaborate with teams to integrate systems, enforce best practices, and mitigate risks while sta...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $109K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic IT team dedicated to transforming banking technology. We're seeking skilled individuals to implement, support, and enhance application environments, driving in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $125K *

Unlock your potential by providing expert technical support for semiconductor tools. Collaborate with customers and engineers to enhance product performance and drive improvements in service delivery...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Optimize your career by ensuring the reliability and performance of critical trade processing platforms. Collaborate globally to enhance system stability, automate processes, and drive continuous impr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Join our team as you drive stability and operational excellence across critical trade processing platforms. Collaborate with global teams to enhance system reliability, automate processes, and ensure...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as a key IT Support Engineer, blending hands-on support with engineering tasks. Drive automation, manage access, and enhance security while ensuring seamless IT operations in a d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on application support and development. Collaborate with business partners to enhance software solutions, troubleshoot issues, and ensure operational excel...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform application support by analyzing systems, resolving incidents, and collaborating with teams to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks, ensuring seamless software performance in da...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Application Support Engineer do?question toggle

    An Application Support Engineer helps maintain business applications by troubleshooting incidents, assisting users, monitoring performance, coordinating fixes, and documenting solutions. The exact mix of responsibilities depends on the employer and application environment.

  • What skills are commonly required for Application Support Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include application troubleshooting, clear communication, incident management, and familiarity with systems such as SQL databases, operating systems, cloud services, APIs, scripting, and monitoring tools. Requirements differ by role.

  • What qualifications do employers look for?question toggle

    Many employers value hands-on experience supporting production applications and the ability to diagnose issues methodically. Some roles also request a relevant degree, industry experience, or expertise with specific platforms and technologies.

  • What career paths can follow an Application Support Engineer role?question toggle

    Depending on interests and experience, professionals may progress to senior application support, site reliability engineering, DevOps, systems engineering, application administration, or technical management.

  • Where can I find Application Support Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Browse its Application Support Engineer listings to explore opportunities and compare roles based on your experience and skills.