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 *

Transform customer experiences by providing exceptional technical support and solutions for centrifugal and vacuum pumps, ensuring seamless operations and sustainable equipment performance across dive...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $145K *

Lead the charge in providing technical oversight and mentorship for a Systems Administration team, ensuring the security, performance, and availability of critical enterprise IT infrastructure while r...

Washington DC, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $110K *

Drive innovation by collaborating with users to enhance Electronic Medical Record and Financial Applications. You'll design, build, and integrate solutions while ensuring compliance and patient safety...

Grand Forks, NDRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $148K *

Shape the future of pension administration by leading special projects and ensuring successful data management while collaborating with diverse teams to meet client expectations and drive growth in Bu...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower operational excellence by managing and automating virtualization platforms, ensuring secure, scalable, and recoverable services across diverse environments while supporting critical infrastruc...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $131K *

Transform healthcare delivery by optimizing Epic Willow applications. Collaborate with pharmacy and IT teams to enhance workflows, ensure compliance, and support safe medication management. Drive syst...

Norfolk, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $165K *

Transform quality assurance by owning strategy, automation, and testing in an AI-driven environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software reliability and maintainability while e...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$68K - $143K *

Join us to enhance business processes through analysis and reengineering, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective solutions and implementation. Drive efficiency and innovation in transport...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Analyze sales data and trends to support the sales team, optimize performance, and drive strategic decision-making. Collaborate across departments to enhance processes and deliver impactful reports an...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing EpicCare Ambulatory workflows. Collaborate with clinicians to enhance EHR functionality, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless operations across heal...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $122K *

Empower your career by developing innovative Microsoft 365 solutions. This role involves end-to-end Power Platform development, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance city...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

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

$125K - $138K *

Elevate customer experience by leading technical engagement during pre-sales. Utilize deep knowledge to craft solutions, mentor peers, and ensure seamless transitions, while remaining adaptable in a f...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving growth in enterprise sales for cloud-based HR solutions. Collaborate with internal partners to exceed revenue goals while fostering strong client relationships...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $135K *

Optimize business operations by providing strategic project support to senior leadership, enhancing recruitment processes, and analyzing market data to drive informed decision-making and improve captu...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Explore opportunities to lead complex integration projects, ensuring seamless data exchange across IT systems. Utilize your expertise in integration technologies to optimize performance and maintain d...

Englewood, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$98K - $167K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing scalable ServiceNow solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance enterprise asset management and compliance within federal programs, ensuring al...

Reston, VARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $181K *

Join a team that's redefining insurance through innovative technology and AI. As a Digital Product Manager, you'll drive product strategy, collaborate across teams, and transform insights into impactf...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform customer success by driving adoption and value realization for advisory teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance workflows and deliver measurable outcomes, ensuring clients achieve e...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by shaping innovative solutions for Opioid Treatment Programs and Medication Assisted Treatment. Collaborate with clients and teams to translate complex needs into actionable product...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Tackle the challenge of creating and maintaining technical documentation for IT operations, ensuring compliance with federal standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance documentation...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive the design and deployment of secure AI applications in cloud environments, integrating advanced technologies like machine learning and ServiceNow solutions to enhance operational efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock a seamless end-user experience by overseeing technical support, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic IT environment dedicated to operational excellence and service improve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead advanced troubleshooting and repair of medical equipment, ensuring customer satisfaction through service excellence. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive initiatives to enha...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks 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.