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ALDRIDGE

Support Engineer (1884)

Houston, TX

Dedicated Onsite Support Engineer Aldridge is a dynamic, forward-thinking organization committed to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions and providing exceptional service to our clients. We ...

Solenis LLC

Support Engineer IV

Houston, TX

$93K - $137K/yr

We are seeking a skilled Support Engineer IV to support industrial water treatment programs for customers in the Greater Houston, Texas region. This role combines technical expertise, relationship ...

Aldridge

Support Engineer (1884)

Houston, TX · On-site

Dedicated Onsite Support Engineer Aldridge is a dynamic, forward-thinking organization committed to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions and providing exceptional service to our clients. We ...

Paladin Drones

Field Support Engineer

Houston, TX · Remote

$60K - $80K/yr

Role Summary As a Field Support Engineer, you are the technical backbone of Paladin's customer deployments. You work directly with public safety agencies to install, support, and maintain autonomous ...

Paladin Drones

Field Support Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$60K - $80K/yr

Role Summary As a Field Support Engineer, you are the technical backbone of Paladin's customer deployments. You work directly with public safety agencies to install, support, and maintain autonomous ...

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How much do application support engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for application support engineer in Spring, TX is $43.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.42 and $50.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Application Support Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Application Support Engineer, you need a strong understanding of software troubleshooting, system analysis, and a relevant degree in computer science or information technology. Familiarity with ticketing systems, SQL databases, operating systems, and sometimes ITIL certification are typically required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills help you address client issues efficiently and work collaboratively with development teams. These skills and qualities ensure timely resolution of technical problems and maintain the reliability and performance of business-critical applications.

What are Application Support Engineers?

Application Support Engineers are IT professionals responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting software applications used by organizations. They work closely with end users and developers to resolve technical issues, ensure applications run smoothly, and often manage deployments and updates. Their role may also include monitoring application performance, documenting solutions, and providing training or guidance to users. Application Support Engineers play a crucial part in minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity. They typically have a strong background in software, databases, and customer service.

What is the difference between Application Support Engineer vs Software Support Specialist?

AspectApplication Support EngineerSoftware Support Specialist
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field, technical certificationsSimilar certifications, often with focus on specific software
Work EnvironmentIT departments, technical support teams, client sitesCustomer service centers, help desks, technical support teams
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, software vendors, enterprise ITSoftware companies, SaaS providers, tech support firms
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles, career paths, job requirementsJob responsibilities, skills needed, career differences

Application Support Engineers focus on troubleshooting and maintaining software applications, often working closely with development teams. Software Support Specialists typically handle customer inquiries, provide technical assistance, and resolve user issues. While both roles require technical knowledge and certifications, Application Support Engineers tend to have a more technical, engineering-oriented focus, whereas Software Support Specialists emphasize customer service and support skills.

What are some common challenges faced by Application Support Engineers, and how can they effectively address them?

Application Support Engineers often encounter challenges such as troubleshooting complex technical issues under time pressure, managing multiple support tickets simultaneously, and communicating technical information to non-technical users. To address these challenges, it's important to develop strong problem-solving skills, familiarize yourself with the application's architecture, and maintain clear documentation. Proactive communication with development teams and end-users also helps in resolving issues efficiently and improving user satisfaction.
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Lead Specialist - Application Support and DevOps

Lead Specialist - Application Support and DevOps

Energy Transfer Equity Lp

Houston, TX

Other

Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Energy Transfer rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 62 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 74 rated oil and gas companies

Job description

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy.  We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American

Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more. 

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible.  We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities. 

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary:

Our team is looking for an experienced and motivated Application Support and DevOps Specialist. You will be responsible for the administration and support for multiple enterprise-level platforms. You will be working with business and technical teams as the primary support contact for multiple applications. Additionally, you will be responsible for system problem analysis and issue resolution. You will also have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the organization by identifying process improvements and enhancing existing processes through automation and DevOps practices. An ideal candidate will have development/scripting experience with a DevOps background.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct technical assistance to key business users, as well as technical support for applications (vendor & custom developed)
  • Maintain build processes, deployment strategies, and process automation.
  • Install and coordinate installation of patches and releases to development, test, and production systems.
  • Improve application delivery using containers, orchestration, and configuration management tools.
  • Assist business teams and vendors with application installations and upgrades.
  • Support and maintain application infrastructure (servers, network topology, authentication, high availability).
  • Provide Segregation of Duties support - Administer server access, accounts, audit controls, and reports.
  • Stay up to date on current technologies, recommend strategies, and tools.
  • Coordinate and facilitate meetings, document key decisions, risks, and issues.
  • Work effectively under minimal supervision, maintaining ownership for all applications and areas of responsibility.
  • Availability to support after hours on business-critical projects and tasks.

Requirements:  Education and/or experience, knowledge, skills & abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

  • 5+ years of relevant experience with application support and development.
  • 3+ years of experience using DevOps practices, tools, frameworks.
  • Experience supporting applications in multi-tiered environments using Linux, Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, SQL, and load balancing
  • Experience with off-the-shelf applications such as Quorum, Entero, and/or Allegro.
  • Must be able to identify potential software enhancements, analyze user needs, and provide recommendations to improve business processes.
  • Quickly learn new skills and technologies.
  • Experience working with the following technologies (1 or more in each category):
    • Continuous Integration: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise
    • Build and dependency management: Maven, Gradle, Ant
    • Scripting languages: PowerShell, Groovy, Python, Bash, JavaScript
    • Source Control: Git, SVN
    • Microsoft T-SQL or PL/SQL
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills and strong organizational skills.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

  • The Senior IT Specialist level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience
  • The Lead IT Specialist level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant job related experience
  • The Principal IT Specialist level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 10+ years of relevant job related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in Oil & Gas industry.
  • Experience with monitoring tools: Grafana, Datadog, Splunk.
  • Experience with off-the-shelf applications including Quorum, Entero, and/or Allegro.
  • Some coding experience with .Net, Java, Python, or equivalent.
  • Past experience working within change management processes and tools such as ServiceNow

Working Conditions: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Usually, normal office working conditions.  
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.  
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required.  

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