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Senior Production Support Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$94 - $101/hr

Senior Production Support Engineer**Location:** Plano, Texas (Hybrid)Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Production Support Engineer to manage the day-to-day operations of our technology platform.

As a Senior Production Support Engineer at Marqeta, you will play a pivotal role in our commitment to customer satisfaction and the seamless operation of our products and services. You will serve as ...

Production Support Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$40.50 - $52.75/hr

Provide day-to-day support for internally built tools, automations, integrations, and AI-enabled capabilities under the guidance of the Senior Production Support Engineer. * Monitor production ...

Production Support Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$41 - $53.50/hr

Production Support Engineer * Client is seeking a skilled Production Support Engineer to join our technology operations team. * The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in production ...

Production Support Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$51.75 - $67.50/hr

Production Support Engineer Location: Phoenix, Arizona Organization: TSMC AZ About TSMC TSMC is the world's leading semiconductor foundry, pioneering advanced chip manufacturing technologies that ...

Production Support Engineer

San Bruno, CA · On-site

$50.25 - $65.50/hr

Production Support Engineer Location: San Bruno CA USA 94066 Duration: 6+ Months of Contract Description: : Support trouble-shooting client issues with high level data analysis and project review.

Production Support Engineer

Columbia, SC · On-site

$38.75 - $50.75/hr

The Production Support Engineer will provide hands-on engineering support for production and design of critical power equipment (e.g., LV switchgear, PDU, RPP, Databar). This role focuses on ...

Production Support Engineer

Bothell, WA

$47 - $61.25/hr

As the Production Support Engineer, you'll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world's best quantum computers to solve the world's most ...

Production Support Engineer

Columbia, SC · On-site

$38.75 - $50.75/hr

Reporting to the Engineer Manager, the Production Support Engineer will provide hands-on engineering support for production and design of critical power equipment (e.g., LV switchgear, PDU, RPP ...

Production Support Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$41.50 - $54.25/hr

Job Summary : eTeam is seeking a Production Support Engineer to provide technical support and ensure the stability, availability, and performance of production applications. The role involves ...

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How much do senior production support engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior production support engineer in the United States is $103,264.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $124,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a senior production support engineer do?

A Senior Production Support Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving the stability and performance of software applications and systems in a live production environment. They investigate and resolve complex technical issues, manage incidents, and work closely with development and operations teams to ensure minimal downtime. Their role often includes monitoring system health, implementing improvements, and developing tools to automate support tasks. Additionally, they may mentor junior engineers and contribute to documentation and process enhancements to prevent recurrent issues.

What are some common challenges faced by senior production support engineers, and how can they be effectively managed?

Senior Production Support Engineers often encounter challenges such as responding to high-priority incidents, balancing proactive maintenance with urgent issue resolution, and communicating complex technical problems to non-technical stakeholders. Successfully managing these challenges involves developing strong troubleshooting skills, implementing robust monitoring and alerting tools, and fostering collaborative relationships with development and operations teams. Additionally, maintaining detailed documentation and participating in post-incident reviews can help identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior production support engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Production Support Engineer, you need deep expertise in troubleshooting, incident management, and systems administration, often backed by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with monitoring tools (such as Splunk or Nagios), scripting languages (like Python or Shell), and ITIL or similar certifications is often required. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and resilience under pressure are valuable soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure rapid resolution of technical issues, system reliability, and seamless operations in high-stakes production environments.

What is the difference between Senior Production Support Engineer vs Production Support Engineer?

AspectSenior Production Support EngineerProduction Support Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in CS or related field; experience often includes certifications like ITILBachelor's degree in CS or related field; certifications like ITIL are common
Work EnvironmentHigh-pressure environments supporting critical systems, often in financial, tech, or telecom sectorsSupport roles in similar industries, focusing on maintaining and troubleshooting production systems
ResponsibilitiesLeading incident resolution, mentoring junior staff, and implementing improvementsMonitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues

The main difference is that Senior Production Support Engineers typically have more experience, leadership responsibilities, and involvement in process improvements, while Production Support Engineers focus on day-to-day support and issue resolution.

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Infographic showing various Senior Production Support Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,264 per year, or $49.6 per hour.

Senior Production Support Engineer

On-site

Apex Systems
IT Services • 1 - 5K employees

$94 - $101/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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# Senior Production Support EngineerApply**Job#: 3045651****Job Description:**Senior Production Support Engineer**Location:** Plano, Texas (Hybrid)Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Production Support Engineer to manage the day-to-day operations of our technology platform. This role involves running and maintaining Workday HCM and other integrated modules, identifying and resolving production issues, and ensuring the stability and performance of critical systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in production support, a strong understanding of Workday, and the ability to collaborate with various technical and business teams.Key Responsibilities* Provide production support for Workday modules, including HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Security, and VNDLY.* Manage and troubleshoot Workday Studio, EIBs, web services, and APIs.* Identify production failures, create incident tickets, and communicate with development and business operations teams.* Perform analysis, research, and resolution of escalations using advanced query and programming skills.* Configure and update Workday business processes based on organizational changes and compliance requirements.* Administer Workday security, including user access control and role-based security assignments.* Assist in the testing and deployment of Workday updates, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.* Collaborate with HR, finance teams, vendors, and internal support teams to address functional and technical issues.Required Qualifications**Experience:** 7+ years of IT experience in production support.**Technical Skills:*** Experience with Workday HCM modules (Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Management) and configuration.* Basic knowledge of database concepts and SQL queries.* Familiarity with ticketing systems such as Remedy or Jira.* Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Splunk and Dynatrace.Preferred Qualifications* 5+ years of IT experience in production support related to Workday modules.* Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting business process issues, security access problems, and data inconsistencies in Workday.* Proficiency with Splunk, Dynatrace, JIRA, and ITSM Remedy.* Understanding of Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at accommodations@apexsystems.com or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Plano, TX, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** August 10, 2026**Pay Range:** $68 - $73 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr