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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$92K - $117K *

Join us to optimize AI support operations, enhancing member interactions through effective conversation design, automation, and workflow management. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integra...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $108K *

Empower customer success by providing expert technical support for bioprocessing products. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance product knowledge, and ensure a positive experience fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K *

Join a team that's redefining implementation excellence. As a Field Implementation Specialist, you'll execute rollouts, build trust, and enhance departmental engagement, all while traveling extensivel...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $218K *

Elevate customer acquisition efforts by leveraging your expertise in Compliance, FinTech, and RegTech. Collaborate with Sales and Solutions Architects to translate regulatory challenges into impactful...

Alabama, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $218K *

Partner with us to drive net new customer acquisition across diverse markets, leveraging your expertise in Compliance, FinTech, and RegTech to translate complex regulatory challenges into impactful te...

San Ramon, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform identity and access management by executing daily operations, supporting AI tooling, and managing SaaS vendor administration. This role offers hands-on experience and a clear growth path tow...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Innovate solutions as a Remote Application Systems Analyst, enhancing business applications and processes. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, improve system performance, and ensure data in...

Miami, FLRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing veterinary diagnostics through expert onsite support, training, and relationship management, ensuring optimal customer satisfaction and product utilization ac...

Rhode Island, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $119K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a Technical Support team, ensuring top-tier service delivery and SLA adherence while managing high-priority incidents and fostering cross-functional collaborati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $90K *

Analyze and enhance corporate technology infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues and improve employee experien...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$118K - $196K *

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United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join us to provide expert application support for cutting-edge separation technologies. Engage with customers throughout their journey, ensuring successful implementation and adoption while collaborat...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining technical support for enterprise customers. You'll own escalations, advocate for clients, and build scalable processes while collaborating with engineering to enhance our...

San Francisco, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$220K - $270K *

Unlock potential by guiding application security strategies across diverse product landscapes. In this senior technical role, you'll influence architecture, mentor teams, and enhance security processe...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $134K *

Lead the charge in managing complex 1st party property claims, conducting thorough inspections, and ensuring fair resolutions. Foster relationships with stakeholders while mentoring junior staff in a...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $84K *

Join a dynamic team to elicit and document business requirements, bridging the gap between stakeholders and technical teams. Contribute to IT initiatives by ensuring solutions are user-focused and ali...

Atlanta, GARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading technical strategies and ensuring application integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, optimize performance, and implement best practices...

Ohio, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Elevate healthcare interoperability by designing and supporting MEDITECH interfaces. Collaborate with teams to enhance data exchange, improve patient care, and ensure seamless integration across syste...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $147K *

Help us transform accessibility in our products by leading initiatives, building automated tests, and enabling teams to integrate accessibility checks seamlessly into their workflows, ensuring complia...

Kentucky, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance Epic HB Claims applications, driving innovative solutions and optimizing workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and provide expert...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower enterprise automation by designing, developing, and optimizing solutions using Automation Anywhere, Python, and Power Apps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$65K - $108K *

Champion the development and delivery of training materials and documentation, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure clarity and usability. Play a crucial role in enhancing learning and adoption t...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $260K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in production support services. Lead incident management, enhance service performance, and ensure compliance with SLAs while fostering collaboration a...

RemoteRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$99K *

Empower healthcare access by providing technical support for Epic Cheers Call Management. Enhance user experience through issue resolution, workflow optimization, and the introduction of digital engag...

Morrisville, NCRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.