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 *

Lead the charge in driving revenue growth by enhancing product adoption and supporting healthcare accounts. Collaborate closely with sales teams to ensure exceptional procedural coverage and customer...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $287K *

Transform enterprise technology sales by driving digital transformation strategies. Collaborate with C-suite executives to modernize legacy systems and implement AI solutions, focusing on Banking, Fin...

Bridgewater, NJRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Optimize real-time automation solutions across manufacturing and enterprise levels. Collaborate with engineering teams to design, implement, and enhance systems using diverse programming and design to...

Richmond, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $240K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide technical expertise, drive enterprise opportunities, and architect innovative solutions that meet client needs while showcasing the value of our cutting-edge product...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

Engage your expertise as a hands-on technical leader, designing and evolving enterprise solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, ensure platform reliability, and deliver...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K *

Optimize clinical education and support for healthcare professionals, enhancing device handling and implantation techniques. Collaborate with teams to drive therapy adoption and ensure effective commu...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the IT workstream in executing complex business separations and transformations, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating critical activities to ensure successful outcomes in a dynamic e...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $115K *

Shape the future of client onboarding by leading implementation processes, ensuring satisfaction, and driving best practices in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance client experien...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by building strategic partnerships in the AI ecosystem. Collaborate with customers to tackle complex AI training challenges and shape innovative solutions, driving growth for a pio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage high-stakes incident responses, translating technical chaos into clear communication. Lead a team to ensure effective crisis execution while fostering a culture of calm and collaboration across...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Innovate testing and automation systems to enhance software release confidence. Lead technical direction, integrate AI for efficiency, and ensure reliable verification processes while fostering collab...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Champion the design and development of innovative web applications, leveraging modern frameworks and technologies to enhance business processes and deliver seamless solutions in a collaborative enviro...

Keyport, WARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Advance technology architecture for provider interactions, contracting, and credentialing. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable solutions while leading integration e...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $194K *

Champion the standardization of financial posting logic across Oracle EBS, ensuring compliance and audit readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance federal financial processes and s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $172K *

Unlock potential by leading product initiatives for 360e Facility Coding, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance customer experiences and drive business value through innovative solutions and eff...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $153K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality through innovative testing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, user-centered products while mentoring jun...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform client experiences by leading the design and implementation of Oracle HCM Cloud solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, reliable, and high-performance technical architectures t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $117K *

Drive impactful digital health solutions across multiple countries, enhancing health systems and capacity building. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement strategies that ensure sustainable healt...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $130K *

Transform your career by designing and delivering complex full-stack solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. Collaborate with teams to enhance engineering quality and lead technical initiative...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $200K *

Lead IT's AI-first transformation by driving vision, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring platform uptime while empowering teams to adopt AI tools effectively across the organizatio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $150K *

Collaborate with sales and technical teams to identify opportunities, translate customer needs into design requirements, and launch new products effectively, ensuring alignment with market trends and...

California, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Build a pivotal role in underwriting, enhancing large insurance case strategies while providing expert support to clients and advisors, ensuring quality assessments and maintaining strong relationship...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $148K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative telecommunications solutions. Lead the design and engineering of complex systems, ensuring compliance with security standards while optimizing per...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $158K *

Join a dynamic team as a GenAI & HPC Delivery Engineer, driving cutting-edge GPU solutions and optimizing performance for AI and HPC infrastructures. Engage directly with customers, ensuring successfu...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by providing expert technical support for enterprise clients. You'll bridge engineering and customer success, resolving complex issues, analyzing system performance, and enhancing cli...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.