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# Software Support Engineer - SQL

- **Company:** Giacom
- **Location:** Nelson, UK
- **Salary:** £34,310.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** LiveChat, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Databases, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Zendesk
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5811260752

## About the Role

* Strong understanding of SQL. Including writing and troubleshooting queries.
 * Experience using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
 * Proven ability to diagnose and resolve software and system issues.
 * Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly to both technical and non technical users.
 * Must be able to prioritise and manage multiple incidents or requests in a fast paced setting.

## Description

The Software Support Engineer plays a key role in delivering exceptional customer service to our partners by providing timely, effective, and knowledgeable technical and procedural assistance.

This role is responsible for managing and resolving support cases submitted through Zendesk, as well as via phone, email, and live chat. Acting as the first point of contact for partners, the Software Support Engineer ensures that software related issues are accurately diagnosed, resolved, or escalated to the appropriate team maintaining a high standard of communication and professionalism throughout.

What you'll be doing

 * Act as a trusted representative of the Support team promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing across the business.
 * Provide timely and effective technical and procedural support to partners through Zendesk, phones, emails, and live chat channels.
 * Take ownership of support cases ensuring accurate diagnosis, resolution, or escalation within agreed SLA's (Service Level Agreements)
 * Maintain strong and professional communication with partners to ensure a positive and consistent support experience.


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