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 *

Champion operational excellence by leading a skilled product support team, ensuring optimal performance of software solutions like PrismHR and Salesforce while driving continuous improvement and colla...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $100K *

Take ownership of valve solutions from concept to delivery, blending technical expertise with customer engagement. Collaborate with teams to drive sales, provide support, and ensure satisfaction while...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Engage with customers to deliver tailored solutions, support sales initiatives, and ensure satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to drive growth in valve automation, leveraging technical expertise and...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $100K *

Lead the charge in delivering valve solutions by engaging customers, solving technical challenges, and driving sales growth through collaboration and expertise in valve automation and process control...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion the future of NetSuite within our Product team by developing scalable operational playbooks, training programs, and serving as the technical expert for complex integrations, enabling teams to...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $157K *

Transform executive support by providing high-quality technical assistance to leadership. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless operations, troubleshoot issues, and maintain optimal technology for...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $155K *

Lead digital transformation initiatives to enhance vegetable seed processing operations. Drive change management, develop data solutions, and optimize digital tools for global integration, ensuring su...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading large-scale, cross-functional programs in data and AI. Drive execution, manage dependencies, and influence strategy while collaborating with engineering and product t...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize network performance by installing and maintaining LAN/WAN systems, ensuring seamless operation across all locations. Troubleshoot and repair hardware/software while adhering to industry stand...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development of safety-critical avionics software, focusing on modular flight display systems. Collaborate in an agile environment, utilizing C and Python to enhance reliability and situation...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $109K *

Lead and optimize technology support services across multiple campuses, ensuring effective management of IT resources and a responsive team to meet user needs. Drive improvements and oversee project m...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $152K *

Join us to empower technical support excellence, driving system performance and customer satisfaction through effective troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with engineering teams on inno...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic initiatives in Technical Support Operations to enhance customer experience, drive efficiency, and support business growth through process optimization and talent development across mult...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $171K *

Drive customer success by managing software expectations and collaborating with engineering teams to solve complex issues and enhance product quality. Engage with customers to develop training and rea...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$99K - $116K *

Lead the management and support of SCCM infrastructure, focusing on OSD, application packaging, and troubleshooting. Collaborate on endpoint management and ensure compliance through effective reportin...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $120K *

Make your mark at a dynamic team supporting service partners across the Southwest US. Leverage your expertise in technical issue resolution and partner development to drive performance and enhance cus...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare through innovative clinical applications. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive project success in a dynamic environment focused o...

Yesterday

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

$71K - $128K *

Empower our team by analyzing user needs and optimizing system solutions. Lead technology initiatives, translate requirements into specifications, and support data-driven decisions in a dynamic health...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $120K *

Lead the management and optimization of mission-critical RHEL systems in a hybrid IT environment, ensuring security and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support operation...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform high-performance computing support by providing expert Tier 4 assistance, troubleshooting complex systems, and optimizing file systems and distributed computing tools to enhance operational...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by providing Tier 4 HPC support, focusing on advanced troubleshooting, configuration, and optimization of high-performance computing systems and file systems in a dynamic IT enviro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $116K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage and support SCCM infrastructure, focusing on OSD, application packaging, and troubleshooting. Leverage your expertise in enterprise endpoint management to drive effic...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $208K *

Join a team that's transforming diabetes care by educating healthcare providers on Tzield. Drive clinical conviction and strategic territory execution while building trusted relationships with key sta...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $208K *

Champion healthcare provider education and drive clinical conviction for Tzield in the San Francisco Bay Area. Engage key stakeholders, execute strategic territory plans, and foster trusted relationsh...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

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.