Application Support Specialist Jobs

Application Support Specialists help organizations keep business-critical software reliable, available, and easy to use. They investigate technical issues, support users, monitor application performance, and coordinate with developers, infrastructure teams, and vendors to resolve problems. Explore vetted Application Support Specialist opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does an Application Support Specialist Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and application environment, but commonly include diagnosing incidents, troubleshooting software and integrations, managing support requests, documenting solutions, and escalating complex defects. Specialists may also monitor systems, analyze logs and data, assist with releases, and help improve support processes and application reliability.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience supporting enterprise applications, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to prioritize issues by urgency and business impact. Familiarity with ticketing and monitoring tools, SQL, scripting, operating systems, cloud platforms, APIs, or IT service management practices can be valuable. Requirements differ across industries and seniority levels.

Application Support Career Opportunities

Application Support Specialists work across sectors such as financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, and government. With experience, professionals may move into senior support, application administration, systems analysis, site reliability, technical operations, or support management. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, work arrangements, and compensation.

Find Application Support Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities, including roles paying $100,000 or more. Search Application Support Specialist jobs to discover openings that match your experience and career goals, and review each listing for its specific qualifications and compensation details.

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$80K - $95K *

Empower healthcare solutions by supporting Epic application processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring system integrity through effective analysis, troubleshooting, and user collaborati...

Birmingham, ALRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing SAP environments through expert support and administration. You'll manage SAP HANA and Basis operations, ensuring seamless upgrades, troubleshooting, and sys...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $117K *

Elevate your career by leading SDTM programming activities, ensuring quality deliverables, and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize clinical data transformation in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading software systems management and optimization across a global portfolio. Collaborate with business and technology leaders to enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic role providing technical support for healthcare integration projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex interoperability issues, ens...

Houston, TXRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Optimize software quality by validating workflows and integrations through comprehensive testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust test coverage, automate processes, and suppor...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $135K *

Unlock the potential of secure application access by providing engineering support, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and collaborating with teams to enhance service reliability and customer experi...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by leading the development of production Generative AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize workflows, ensuring operational excellence a...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's transforming higher education through technical modernization, leveraging your expertise in Colleague solutions to guide clients in successful migrations to cloud-based systems, enh...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $103K *

Empower your career by coordinating Epic optimization initiatives, managing requests, and facilitating collaboration across teams. Drive project success through effective communication and oversight...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $125K *

Transform complex commercial casualty claims management by leveraging your expertise in construction-related exposures and litigation. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver exceptional outcomes...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Champion technical integration efforts with partners, ensuring alignment with requirements while delivering enablement and support. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to drive successful par...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $139K *

Drive the transformation of employee experiences by leading a multi-year Digital Employee Experience (DEX) program. Oversee analytics, enhance productivity, and implement AI-driven solutions to optimi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion high-level software testing solutions, ensuring quality and compliance through meticulous test planning, execution, and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improve...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative solutions in a dynamic, remote environment, driving sales strategy and product development for public safety agencies. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful presentations and...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $102K *

Accelerate growth by driving new client acquisition in the healthcare technology sector. Leverage your expertise to build a robust pipeline and deliver exceptional client experiences while collaborati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $111K *

Drive impact by analyzing ITSM platform requirements, collaborating with stakeholders to develop solutions, and supporting the ITCR process, ensuring efficient delivery of enterprise IT customer suppo...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Innovate solutions by analyzing and supporting enterprise applications in a healthcare setting. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, troubleshoot issues, and lead projects, ensuring optimal so...

Arizona, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and delivery of a robust Salesforce ecosystem, driving business impact through innovative solutions and team development in a dynamic, global environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $128K *

Transform the future of air traffic management by ensuring seamless software installations and operational readiness for FAA's Terminal Flight Data Manager program, while collaborating with teams acro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $100K *

Unlock your potential as you support institutional clients through onboarding, training, and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer satisfaction and drive retention in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform the integration landscape by designing and managing CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and infrastructure for hybrid environments, ensuring seamless operations and high-quality software delivery for mis...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $161K *

Engage with us to optimize Workday integrations and reporting solutions. As a technical expert, you'll collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure secure data exchange and actionable insights that...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $150K *

Drive impactful solutions as a Healthcare Technology Manager, optimizing Epic Patient Access systems. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance workflows and deliver sustainable results in a suppo...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$46K - $131K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer service and operational efficiency. Lead initiatives in finance operations, manage complex reporting, and build strong client relationships while dri...

Louisville, KYRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Application Support Specialist do?question toggle

    An Application Support Specialist helps maintain business software by troubleshooting incidents, assisting users, monitoring application health, documenting fixes, and coordinating with technical teams to resolve issues.

  • What skills are useful for Application Support Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Useful skills include problem-solving, clear communication, incident prioritization, and experience with enterprise applications. Depending on the role, employers may also value SQL, scripting, cloud platforms, APIs, monitoring tools, and IT service management knowledge.

  • What qualifications do employers typically look for?question toggle

    Requirements vary. Employers commonly seek relevant application or technical support experience and may prefer a degree, certifications, or familiarity with specific platforms and tools. Check individual listings for exact qualifications.

  • Where do Application Support Specialists work?question toggle

    They work in organizations that rely on software, including financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, and government. Roles may support internal business systems, customer-facing applications, or specialized platforms.

  • Can Application Support Specialist jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some senior, specialized, or high-responsibility positions may offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, and technical scope; review each job listing for details.

  • What career paths can follow application support?question toggle

    Experienced specialists may pursue senior application support, application administration, systems analysis, technical operations, site reliability, or support leadership roles, depending on their interests and skills.