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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$65K - $108K *

Champion the development and delivery of training materials and documentation, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure clarity and usability. Play a crucial role in enhancing learning and adoption t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $117K *

Innovate enterprise HR systems by leading PeopleSoft HCM initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance functionality, maintain data integrity, and over...

London, ONIn-Person

Today

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

$130K - $270K *

Lead the management and optimization of IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance while collaborating with development teams to enhance deployment strategies and automate processes...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $270K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing and optimizing IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security while collaborating with development teams to enhance deployment strategies and autom...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $89K *

Lead the charge in providing expert technical support for computer systems, software, and peripherals. Collaborate with internal and external users to resolve issues, enhance processes, and ensure dat...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $99K *

Optimize engineering policies by collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and alignment with organizational goals. Drive data-driven initiatives and facilitate cross-functional teamwork to...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $100K *

Optimize customer process control by driving sales and delivering innovative solutions. Collaborate with Account Managers to enhance service quality and achieve sales targets while ensuring customer s...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $260K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in production support services. Lead incident management, enhance service performance, and ensure compliance with SLAs while fostering collaboration a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $94K *

Lead the charge in implementing the My First-Place program by providing training, technical assistance, and coaching to partners. Drive performance improvements for transition-age youth through data-i...

Yesterday

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

$99K *

Empower healthcare access by providing technical support for Epic Cheers Call Management. Enhance user experience through issue resolution, workflow optimization, and the introduction of digital engag...

Morrisville, NCRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $124K *

Discover the potential in healthcare technology by leading the design and support of EHR systems. Collaborate independently and mentor teammates while enhancing clinical workflows and business operati...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$90K - $128K *

Reimagine technical support leadership by managing a team of specialists, optimizing operations and enhancing vehicle uptime for a global dealer network, while driving performance improvements and cro...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $220K *

Unlock potential by bridging engineering and customer success, translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, and driving impactful solutions that enhance customer experiences and busin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $95K *

Drive maintenance efficiency and asset reliability by managing planning and scheduling activities, optimizing resource utilization, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a GMP-regulated...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $93K *

Unlock potential by leading expert maintenance and repair initiatives. Drive continuous improvement and optimize equipment performance while mentoring team members in a dynamic, fast-paced environment...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of technology by developing innovative software solutions in an agile environment, collaborating with diverse teams to drive impactful projects in the financial se...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $175K *

Elevate D2L's Application Security Program by refining security measures, collaborating with teams, and addressing risks. Utilize your expertise in security assessments and vulnerability management to...

Kitchener, ONRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Innovate and enhance the Application Security Program by collaborating with teams to address security risks, perform assessments, and ensure compliance with industry standards, while driving continuou...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform the associate support experience by leading a dedicated team in delivering high-quality technical support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to enhance IT services...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $140K *

Elevate operational technology infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure networks across Canadian plants, ensuring reliability and compliance while collaborating with cross-fun...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$160K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading application security initiatives, enhancing product security, and driving secure development practices. Collaborate with engineering teams to establish standards, manage vu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing IT operations, supporting infrastructure, and enhancing security. Collaborate with a skilled team to optimize endpoint management and ensure seamless technology services f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $111K *

Advance your career by ensuring IT asset accountability and compliance within a vital enterprise program. Collaborate with senior managers to optimize asset data, support audits, and enhance lifecycle...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $111K *

Support IT asset accountability by analyzing records and managing discrepancies, ensuring compliance from procurement to disposition while collaborating with senior asset managers in a DoD IT environm...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $122K *

Empower our team as a senior technical expert, leading multi-system integration projects, mentoring junior specialists, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.