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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$92K - $110K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $181K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by providing expert SAP EWM support, resolving complex issues, and enhancing system performance. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior consultants, and drive improvements to ensu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock quality assurance excellence by leading automation efforts and mentoring teams. Drive the development of robust testing frameworks and enhance product reliability across multiple platforms in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$117K - $195K *

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$150K - $280K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $242K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

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$198K - $233K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$156K - $186K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $138K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $184K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $113K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$126K - $191K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.