Software Support Technician - Tier 2

Point of Rental Software
Reading, UK
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Software Applications Monitoring of Systems Software Engineering SQL Databases Software Troubleshooting Information Technology Software Performance Network Server

Job description

As a Software Support Technician - Tier 2, you will be supporting customers using Point of Rental software. The primary role of the Tier 2 Support Tech is to deliver an awesome experience to our customers. A qualified Technician thrives on going above and beyond on every interaction and will be the primary voice of POR to our customers., * Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex software issues that Tier 1 support cannot handle, utilizing in-depth technical knowledge and analytical skills.

  • Technical Support: Provide support for software applications, including installation, configuration, and upgrades. Address bugs, performance issues, and user inquiries. Respond to customer requests for assistance.
  • Address customer needs within existing specifications and defined standards.
  • Provide an exceptional customer experience with excellent communication, responsive follow-through, and advocacy for customer issues within the support team and other internal departments.
  • Provide thorough and complete case notes and documentation of customer issues.
  • Analyze customer problems and research solutions using the software knowledge base.
  • Diagnose customer issues through process of elimination by asking probing questions.
  • Document issues appropriately based on existing guidelines.
  • Escalation Management: Act as a point of escalation for Tier 1 support staff, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to identify and address software issues and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Training and Mentoring: Assist in training Tier 1 support technicians and contribute to support documentation and knowledge base articles.
  • System Monitoring: Monitor software performance and stability and implement proactive measures.

Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a software or technical support role, with a focus on Tier 2 or higher-level support.
  • Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of software troubleshooting techniques, operating systems, and applications. Experience with SQL. Experience with servers and on-premises software.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent.

Desired qualifications

  • Experience in the Rental Industry
  • Experience using Point of Rental Software Syrinx

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