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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$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...

6 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...

6 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

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and enhance enterprise health information management applications. Collaborate with teams to improve processes, conduct testing, and ensure optimal use of technology for efficient HIM operatio...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion customer success by delivering tailored training and support, ensuring clients maximize value from services. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and drive product adoption thr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Inspire customer success by delivering tailored training and support, ensuring clients maximize value from services. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and drive adoption through enga...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Engage with clients to deliver tailored training and support, maximizing their value from our services. Collaborate across teams to ensure consistent messaging and enhance customer experience through...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive customer success by delivering tailored training and support, ensuring clients maximize value from services. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and engagement, while managing mu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Transform customer experiences by delivering tailored training and support. Engage with diverse clients to maximize the value of services, ensuring they thrive in their workflows. Join a dynamic team...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Shape customer success by delivering tailored training and support, ensuring clients maximize value from our services. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and drive adoption through en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of Generator Services by leading technical support and operational excellence, driving talent development, and fostering key customer relationships while overseeing maintenance and re...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as an Application Engineering Supervisor, leading engineers in delivering innovative digital solutions. Drive technical excellence and foster collaboration to enhance user experien...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of a dynamic support team, mentoring Software Support Engineers while enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency through technical expertise and process improvements...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing and optimizing infrastructure and cloud services for a diverse user base. Collaborate with IT leadership to implement secure, scalable solutions while ensuring reliable...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic analysis and management of clinical application portfolios. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance service delivery, mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with o...

Today

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

$80K - $125K *

Transform the customer experience by developing and supporting innovative, high-performance mapping solutions across multiple platforms, ensuring reliability and scalability in a collaborative Agile e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$73K - $135K *

Drive technical excellence in SATCOM operations by providing expert support, analysis, and training. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and ensure cybersecurity compliance while deli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $170K *

Shape the future of application systems by leading analysis and programming efforts. Collaborate with management to enhance systems, resolve complex issues, and guide developers while ensuring complia...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $115K *

Transform data engineering initiatives by developing and enhancing SAS programs, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver reliable analytical solutions that drive organiza...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing workforce capabilities through innovative training solutions. As a Learning & Development Specialist, you'll design and implement programs that drive safety...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower enterprise automation by designing, developing, and optimizing solutions using Automation Anywhere, Python, and Power Apps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $128K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in enterprise IT support, ensuring top-tier service delivery and operational excellence across multiple locations while driving performance and customer...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $128K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team in delivering exceptional IT customer support for a high-stakes agency, ensuring service excellence and operational efficiency across multiple locations...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $111K *

Partner with us to provide expert legal guidance on labor relations and employment issues, ensuring compliance and effective processes for District 75 administrators while fostering communication and...

1 month ago

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

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.