Application Support Engineer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of an Application Support Engineer:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or similar.
  • Demonstrable experience as an Application Support Engineer in a related field.
  • Advanced knowledge of front end and back end programming languages, such as C++, Javascript, Python, and Ruby.
  • Knowledge of Advanced Encryption Standards (AES).
  • Ability to keep up with innovation in application design.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Ability to manage code migration, document configuration changes, and monitor performance.
  • Exceptional ability to provide front end support to internal departments and web-based clients.
  • Advanced proficiency in determining the causes of application errors and repairing them.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Application Support Engineer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Application Support Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.