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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$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to develop innovative web applications that enhance operational efficiency and support the U.S. Air Force's mission. Bring your coding expertise and creativi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing technical support operations. Lead a skilled group of specialists in delivering exceptional remote assistance to faculty and staff, while driving process impr...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by engaging in database development and maintenance, executing the full software development life cycle, and implementing innovative solutions for statistical systems. Join us to e...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Drive database development and maintenance activities, executing all phases of the software development life cycle. Collaborate on enhancing statistical systems and implementing common database struct...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by designing, building, and supporting critical EHR applications. Collaborate with clients to solve issues and enhance operational workflows across multiple h...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate application security by driving best practices and collaborating with scrum teams. This role ensures data protection and compliance while integrating security into the software development lif...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of application security by driving best practices and collaborating with scrum teams to ensure data protection and secure development processes. Leverage your expertise to enhance our...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading application security initiatives, collaborating with scrum teams to implement best practices, and ensuring the integrity of our software development lifecycle. Drive i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving application security initiatives, collaborating with scrum teams to integrate security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, and ensuring the confid...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing Health, Safety, and Transportation systems. Leverage your IT expertise to support critical applications, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with diverse sta...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$74K - $148K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring seamless hardware installation and troubleshooting. Leverage your expertise to monitor systems, analyze incidents, and provide technical support while fosterin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Help us advance public health by providing regulatory support and managing program records. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective operations in a fast-paced, mission-driven...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in developing automated system security solutions. Collaborate in projects focused on data management, API development, and process enhancement for streamlined ope...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $98K *

Manage daily operations of patient support services, leading a team to ensure high-quality case management and contact center performance while collaborating with cross-functional partners to enhance...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $98K *

Drive patient support excellence by leading a dedicated team in case management and contact center operations, ensuring high-quality service and continuous improvement in healthcare programs across Ca...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Advance your career by providing expert technical support for cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate with global teams to troubleshoot, analyze, and enhance customer experiences while drivi...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate customer satisfaction by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Fortinet’s Secure Access Service Edge product, ensuring seamless communication and effective solutions for clients...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $141K *

Optimize banking system support operations by ensuring effective incident management and system performance through collaboration with cross-functional teams and external vendors. Drive resolution str...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $141K *

Elevate the operational efficiency of banking systems by providing technical support and incident management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance payment solutions and ensure compliance...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by designing and developing innovative applications that drive organizational success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure software solutions while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $95K *

Join as a critical team member to manage and enhance productivity platforms, ensuring stability, security, and user satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to drive operational maturity and navigate co...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $95K *

Empower users by managing and optimizing enterprise productivity platforms, ensuring system stability and user satisfaction through complex troubleshooting and administration of tools like Microsoft 3...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$60K - $180K *

Champion the management and support of advanced security systems and IT infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in Windows environments and physical access control to ensure operational reliability an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $105K *

Transform complex logistics IT data into actionable insights while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Leverage advanced BI tools to optimize performance, ensure data governance, and drive cont...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $115K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with engineering and customers to implement and support vehicle technologies. Ensure quality and functionality, providing on-site solutions while addressing unique ne...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.