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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$110K - $120K *

Develop robust enterprise systems by supporting, enhancing, and integrating ERP and WMS applications. Serve as a critical liaison between stakeholders and tech teams, ensuring application reliability...

Surrey, BCHybrid

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$81K - $95K *

Empower Supply Chain functions for AI adoption by assessing readiness, identifying gaps, and facilitating deployment. Collaborate with leaders to ensure successful integration of AI solutions into bus...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $95K *

Unlock the potential of AI in Supply Chain by assessing readiness, bridging teams, and driving successful adoption. Collaborate with leaders to identify gaps and implement scalable solutions that enha...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Technical Support Engineer, driving operational excellence in supply chain technologies. Collaborate with customers, resolve complex issues, and deliver expert traini...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales role focused on innovative medical devices. Drive sales, educate clients, and analyze market needs while collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance patient ca...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $93K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on maintaining critical systems in a cGMP environment. Collaborate across functions to enhance operational effectiveness and ensure compliance while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $170K *

Shape the future of application systems by leading analysis and programming efforts. Collaborate with management teams to enhance system integration, resolve complex issues, and drive innovative solut...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Support enterprise applications by managing Microsoft 365, automating processes, and enhancing integrations. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure system performance and provide training, while driving...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$64K - $97K *

Lead the charge in providing advanced helpdesk support, resolving complex IT issues, and enhancing user experience through effective communication and documentation. Collaborate with teams to ensure h...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$64K - $97K *

Elevate your career by providing expert third-tier helpdesk support, resolving complex IT issues, and enhancing user experience. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless service delivery while mentor...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing OT infrastructure, ensuring high availability in manufacturing environments through hands-on hardware management, network troubleshooting, and rapid incident r...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving client success through proactive health management, contract renewals, and expansion opportunities. Collaborate across teams to ensure service delivery excellence and excee...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $105K *

Transform IT operations by delivering top-notch infrastructure support and enhancing technology services. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability, security, and a seamless end-user experience acr...

4 days ago

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

$129K - $131K *

Transform workplace accessibility by providing expert assistive technology support, research, and training for employees with disabilities. Collaborate with various stakeholders to evaluate and implem...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $131K *

Transform workplace accessibility by providing expert assistive technology support, research, and coordination for employees with disabilities, ensuring tailored solutions that enhance productivity an...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative application development and integration solutions, enhancing business processes through Microsoft technologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality software while...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$73K - $89K *

Unlock potential by providing advanced IT support and resolving complex incidents. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery and improve user experience across local and glob...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $171K *

Transform operational efficiency by leading business systems analysis and managing the QGenda scheduling system. Collaborate with leadership to optimize physician schedules and enhance decision-making...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $108K *

Explore a dynamic role blending hands-on automation support with engineering tasks. Collaborate across teams to enhance manufacturing technologies, troubleshoot systems, and drive continuous improveme...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $160K *

Empower IT service management excellence by defining standards, tracking performance, and driving improvements across practices. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery and ensure effective...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading end-to-end API integrations from sales through implementation, ensuring seamless client integration and support while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver e...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$61K - $122K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming cardiac care through innovative support. As a specialist, you'll provide vital engineering and clinical assistance, fostering relationships with healthcare...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$61K - $122K *

Support healthcare professionals by providing expert technical and clinical assistance in Cardiac Rhythm Management. Build relationships, deliver training, and ensure comprehensive product knowledge t...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Engage in the maintenance and quality assurance of advanced biomedical equipment. Oversee audits, compliance, and operational readiness while implementing effective management programs to enhance heal...

3 days ago

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

$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

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.