> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3273351-application-support-technician](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3273351-application-support-technician). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Support Technician - **Company:** GOSS Interactive Limited - **Location:** Plymouth, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £25,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** JIRA, Bug Tracking Systems, Custom Software, Software Engineering, Network Support - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=81c79c4b67da8df2 ## About the Role No one fits a job description perfectly, and we celebrate that. We value diverse experiences and know that great skills come in many forms. If you're passionate about software development and excited by this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you, even if you don't tick every box. Your unique perspective could be exactly what we need., * 1+ years of experience in a customer/client facing role, preferably in a similar industry. * Experience in a role or education that ensures you can demonstrate a clear understanding of basic software development principles and possess strong technical competencies. Degree level qualification in a STEM subject preferred. * Preferably experience using Jira or a similar software bug tracking systems. Skills: * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on excellent written communication. * Confident with new technologies, proactive with self-development able to become a subject matter expert quickly. * Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing client needs. * Ability to work cross-functionally with teams such as software engineers, consultants, and sales. * A client first approach to work. * A proactive approach to addressing client needs. * Values teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. ## Description We are looking for a 1st / 2nd line Support Technician to join our client facing Support Team. Working remotely with the option to work from our Plymouth office, you will be the main point of contact for clients using our custom software, supporting those who have technical issues or queries. Our Application Support team is the go-to contact for clients using our custom software, helping them overcome technical challenges and get the most from our platform. In this role, you'll deliver 1st and 2nd line support to local government clients who rely on our solutions to provide vital community services. Your day could involve triaging new tickets, setting priorities, offering expert guidance, or diving deep into analysis to uncover root causes and resolve complex software issues. You'll collaborate closely with your team and developers to keep clients informed and ensure swift resolutions. With a high level of autonomy, you'll take ownership of your workload and see tasks through to completion - making a real difference to the services communities depend on. The Support Desk operates 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and this position is based on 37.5 hours per week working on a rota within these hours. Whether you're a customer service professional with a passion for technology, or a technical wizard with great people skills, in this role you'll quickly build an in-depth knowledge and understanding of our platform capabilities to support our clients and ensure that their needs are met efficiently. Key Responsibilities 1st Line Support: * Triage new incoming tickets, providing acknowledgement of receipt, assigning correct priority, classification and required resources. * Review new incoming tickets to ensure relevant information has been supplied, replying to the client to request more if needed. * Provide basic guidance and information to clients, including links to relevant knowledgebase articles where relevant. * Escalating high priority tickets within relevant SLA timeframes 2nd Line Support: * Conducting in-depth investigation into reported platform faults and requests for guidance. * Providing technical guidance and support to clients. * Documenting your investigation clearly for escalation to 3rd line support when required. * Taking ownership of tickets to ensure that they meet SLA Other: * Complete accurate and timely ticket administration, ensuring that all guidelines are followed around the management of tickets. * Escalate common issues to senior staff to ensure problems can be resolved at root cause rather than one by one. * Tracking and monitoring all unresolved tickets to ensure clients get timely responses and ticket progress efficiently through the full lifecycle. Ad hoc: * Provide support to other internal teams as required. * Contribute to the development and maintenance of support documentation, knowledge bases, and best practices. If you want to know more about what the day to day in this role really looks like, check out our website for more details. The Support team As part of our Support team, you'll be one of the first points of contact for all of our clients. Our Application Support team are part of our wider Client Services team which includes application support technicians, client success managers, consultants, trainers, technical authors, and network support technicians. 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