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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$93K - $179K *

Join a team that's modernizing member data services by designing scalable APIs and event-driven applications. Collaborate in an Agile environment to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative sol...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $179K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing scalable APIs and event-driven applications in a collaborative Agile environment, tackling complex technical challenges while modernizing critical membe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $179K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing scalable APIs and event-driven applications in a collaborative Agile environment, tackling complex technical challenges to enhance member data services and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower our manufacturing environment by providing essential FAB support, ensuring seamless operation of systems and equipment while collaborating with teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issu...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $105K *

Elevate IT operations by leading support teams, managing endpoint solutions, and ensuring seamless Microsoft 365 administration. Drive hands-on technical resolutions while fostering collaboration with...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $170K *

Take ownership of customer training and enablement strategies, ensuring effective use of solutions to drive desired outcomes. Collaborate directly with clients to enhance product adoption and support...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $91K *

Unlock potential by providing expert IT support and technical services to enhance user experience. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot, maintain, and install hardware and software, ensuring optimal...

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2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by enhancing application systems, improving workflows, and collaborating with clinical staff to ensure optimal patient safety and departmental efficiency in a...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying custom applications on the Microsoft Power Platform, enhancing client solutions through innovative workflows, data integration, and intelligent automation a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $148K *

Join us in optimizing our global semiconductor supply chain by bridging US business needs with HQ engineering teams. You'll lead system rollouts, manage UAT, and drive change management to enhance ope...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $95K *

Develop your skills in software support by resolving equipment application issues, assisting field engineers, and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective troubleshooting and documentation pr...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at resolving software application issues while providing customer support and analysis. Collaborate with field engineers to enhance product knowledge and ensure effective software...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $190K *

Elevate your career by supporting key development efforts in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to build scalable, high-quality solutions while ensuring system reliability and securi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $190K *

Champion the development of scalable, high-quality solutions while ensuring system reliability and security in a virtualized environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to address complex technical cha...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $170K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative software solutions, collaborating with teams to analyze requirements, design enhancements, and optimize applications. Drive impactful changes while ensurin...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $115K *

Reimagine IT support by acting as a vital liaison, ensuring seamless communication between customers and help desk teams while enhancing file transfer processes and asset management. Grow your career...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $159K *

Pioneer innovative clinical programs that enhance patient health outcomes and optimize pharmacy services. Collaborate across teams to drive initiatives that improve reimbursement performance and expan...

Yesterday

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

$106K - $159K *

Elevate your career by leading clinical initiatives that enhance patient health outcomes and optimize pharmacy services. Collaborate across teams to drive innovative programs and improve reimbursement...

Yesterday

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

$106K - $159K *

Drive impactful clinical initiatives that enhance patient care and optimize pharmacy services. Collaborate across teams to develop programs that improve health outcomes and financial performance in Br...

Yesterday

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

$115K - $135K *

Lead the charge in providing expert IT support to senior executives, ensuring seamless technology operations and rapid issue resolution while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in a fast...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock insights by supporting data development and analytics solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to design data paths, build visualizations, and promote best practices, driving impactful business...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $177K *

Optimize technical support and leadership for complex projects, driving customer satisfaction and team success through expert guidance and innovative solutions in a dynamic environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive technical excellence by leading IT support for classified systems, ensuring project goals are met through effective management and staffing. Oversee international field support activities and en...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $138K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver clinical education and support for diagnostic cardiology solutions, enhancing customer experience and driving successful outcomes through expert training and collaborati...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's driving market expansion by generating new business opportunities and educating agents on strategic growth. Collaborate closely with leaders to refine processes and create qualified...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.