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Role Overview
We are looking for a Junior Support Engineer to provide first-level technical support for customer-facing software applications and technology solutions.
The role involves handling incoming support requests, identifying technical issues, guiding users through troubleshooting and resolution processes, and ensuring a high standard of customer service. You will work closely with support teams and other technical departments, following established service procedures and service level agreements (SLAs).
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Support: Handle incoming customer requests and provide first-level technical assistance in accordance with established support procedures and SLAs.
- Issue Investigation: Assess reported symptoms, identify potential root causes, and guide customers through troubleshooting and problem resolution.
- Request Ownership: Take responsibility for assigned support requests, monitor their progress, and ensure timely resolution.
- Escalation Management: Identify issues requiring advanced technical assistance and escalate them to the appropriate support teams.
- Team Coordination: Collaborate with other support specialists, help manage incoming workloads, and assist with resolving escalated functional issues.
- Customer Communication: Maintain clear and professional communication with customers, understand their needs, and provide guidance or functional training when required.
- Knowledge Sharing: Participate in knowledge-sharing activities and contribute to continuous improvements in support quality and processes.
- Technical Development: Continuously expand knowledge of supported applications, service desk tools, and relevant technologies.
- Incident Support: Provide after-hours assistance for priority incidents when required.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to understand customer needs and investigate technical issues.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple support requests and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Understanding of service desk processes, incident management, and escalation procedures.
- Familiarity with XML and Web Services is an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of databases, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS is beneficial.
- Working knowledge of AS2 protocols is an advantage.
Technical Environment
- Web Technologies: XML, Web Services, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- Databases: SQL
- Protocols: AS2
- Support Tools: Service Desk Platforms, Customer Support Applications
- Processes: Incident Management, Troubleshooting, SLA, Escalation Management
Education and Experience
- Two-year degree in a technical field or equivalent technical education.
- Approximately 2 years of relevant experience or technical knowledge.
Work Environment
- Fully remote.
- Working hours: 08:00–16:00 CST.
- Collaboration within an international support team.
- Occasional after-hours support for priority incidents.