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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$146K - $208K *

Join us to empower client success as a Support Engineer, resolving technical issues, implementing customizations, and enhancing product quality. Collaborate with engineering to ensure seamless client...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $93K *

Engage in the implementation of MTSS frameworks at the secondary level, focusing on academic, behavioral, and attendance support for at-risk learners. Collaborate with staff to enhance intervention pr...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$72K - $93K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing student success through the implementation of MTSS frameworks and targeted interventions for at-risk learners in secondary education. Drive data-informed deci...

1 week ago

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

$72K - $93K *

Transform student outcomes by leading the implementation of MTSS frameworks and interventions for at-risk learners. Collaborate with educators to enhance academic, behavioral, and attendance support a...

1 week ago

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

$72K - $93K *

Lead the charge in implementing MTSS frameworks at the secondary level, focusing on academic, behavioral, and attendance support for at-risk students. Collaborate with staff to enhance intervention st...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$65K - $101K *

Drive advanced technical support for complex DesignJet issues, collaborating with teams to enhance service quality and customer experience. Utilize deep product knowledge to resolve hardware, software...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to shape AI and data product strategies, driving innovation and operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into impactful solutions throughou...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $95K *

Optimize your IT career by managing infrastructure and providing critical tech support while enhancing cybersecurity and user experiences across the organization. Join a dynamic environment and drive...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $100K *

Transform the future of healthcare technology by collaborating with teams to enhance application performance, support system upgrades, and ensure effective communication across clinical and technical...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing and supporting IT systems in academic research. Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure reliable, secure technology solutions that enhance research capabilities and c...

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of complex enterprise networking challenges, leading advanced troubleshooting, security management, and performance optimization. Mentor junior engineers while driving improvements in n...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to tackle complex enterprise networking challenges, leading incident resolution and optimizing network performance. You'll mentor junior engineers while enhancing security and reliability in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $109K *

Join the E2 travel operations team to enhance travel efficiency and compliance. Leverage your expertise in government travel regulations, customer relations, and operational assessments to support a d...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Oversee complex technical troubleshooting for enterprise customers, addressing escalated issues with HP commercial notebooks and desktops. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure effective resolu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$69K - $116K *

Join a team that's driving data solutions to enhance analytics capabilities. You'll engineer and maintain back-end systems while ensuring data quality. This role demands innovative thinking in the ins...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $96K *

Shape the future of biopharmaceutical validation by executing critical protocols, ensuring compliance, and managing projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and dri...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Support critical applications by monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with teams to ensure operational excellence. Engage in incident management and contribute to continuou...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $116K *

Join a dynamic team to develop mission-critical offensive cyber capabilities, enhancing national security through innovative Computer Network Operations (CNO) solutions. Collaborate on next-gen techno...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform complex production issues into seamless solutions by owning Tier 3 support for Northwoods applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance product performance while mentoring juni...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of engineering by leading complex PLM initiatives, integrating systems, and driving Digital Engineering efforts across multiple functions. Collaborate with teams to enhance produc...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$166K - $195K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional technical support and training. Shape customer experiences by resolving issues efficiently and maintaining strong relationships while ens...

Portland, MERemote

2 weeks ago

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

$116K - $147K *

Lead the charge in designing and analyzing information systems to meet user needs while ensuring compliance with the organization’s architecture. Collaborate with technical teams to develop effective...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $147K *

Design and analyze information systems, collaborating with stakeholders to address user needs. Prepare technical documentation, conduct feasibility studies, and ensure optimal application performance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive the design and management of desktop environments, focusing on application packaging, OS deployments, and security patching. Collaborate on SCCM strategies and provide advanced technical support...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system reliability and performance. Collaborate across Development, Database, and Cloud/DevOps teams to drive automation, streamline deployments, and resolve...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.