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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$100K - $120K *

Support our anti-money laundering platform by resolving technical issues, managing databases, and collaborating with stakeholders. Leverage your SQL and cloud computing skills to enhance operations an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with business users to develop and support RightAngle applications, ensuring effective troubleshooting, documentation, and implementation of new code while managing c...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$106K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing IoT systems and technology projects across properties. Collaborate with teams to optimize connectivity solutions, conduct site surveys, and ensure seamless operation of au...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$101K - $124K *

Drive innovation in IoT technology for multifamily properties, managing projects and systems to enhance connectivity and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to optimize tech solutions and ensure seamle...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$94K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining technology in multifamily living. As an IT Field Specialist, you'll manage IoT systems, optimize connectivity, and lead projects to enhance resident experiences across va...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$94K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing IoT and low voltage systems across properties, ensuring optimal performance and technical support. Collaborate with teams to assess needs, execute projects, and maintain cu...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$94K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing IoT systems across multifamily properties. Manage projects, conduct site surveys, and serve as a technology expert to enhance connectivity and support variou...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$106K - $130K *

Transform technology solutions by managing IoT systems and connectivity projects across multifamily properties. Collaborate with teams to optimize tech needs, conduct site surveys, and ensure seamless...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional IT support. In this hybrid role, you'll provide onsite and remote assistance to clients, ensuring seamless communication and high-quality service...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to executing Fishing and Intervention operations at wellsites. Leverage your expertise in drilling and workover rigs while ensuring compliance with safety and quality stan...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $99K *

Unlock your potential by delivering exceptional first-level IT support, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and enhancing user experience for hospital staff and volunteers in a collaborative...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading application security across the software development lifecycle. Drive security integration, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with sovereign requirements while enhanc...

Today

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

$100K - $160K *

Champion application security across the software development lifecycle, embedding security practices into engineering and DevOps processes. Lead threat modeling, tool selection, and ensure compliance...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead pipeline integrity initiatives by optimizing corrosion control programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing technical expertise to enhance safety and efficiency across operations...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of pipeline integrity as a key technical specialist, driving corrosion control initiatives, managing compliance projects, and collaborating with teams to enhance safety and efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$89K - $111K *

Elevate your career by providing top-tier IT support, managing hardware and software solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience in a dynamic, primarily Mac env...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Optimize healthcare operations as you support the EHR system, resolve technical issues, and enhance user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure system functionality aligns with clinical n...

Reposted today

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

$100K - $140K *

Empower the efficient operation of EHR systems within healthcare settings by providing technical support, resolving issues, and enhancing user experience through collaboration and continuous improveme...

Reposted today

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

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by designing and developing custom integrations for document capture solutions, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance workflows and drive innovation in AI technologies...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $138K *

Join us as a Clinical Application Specialist, leveraging your expertise in maternal-infant care to deliver training and support for digital healthcare solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance clin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform enterprise application performance by ensuring platform stability, conducting health checks, and troubleshooting complex issues. Collaborate with teams to enhance monitoring and support for...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion cloud operations by developing automation solutions and managing support tickets. Leverage expertise in AWS, GCP, and Generative AI to enhance efficiency and troubleshoot issues in a dynamic...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $127K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance customer success through technical expertise in software solutions, focusing on endpoint security and service delivery. Collaborate with clients to implement and optimiz...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $127K *

Shape the future of customer success by implementing HP's software solutions, focusing on DEX and endpoint security. Collaborate with clients to enhance their experience and drive value through strate...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead transformative deployments in healthcare by collaborating with executives and stakeholders. Drive operational change, manage complex projects, and enhance staffing strategies across health system...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week 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.