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# Software Support Engineer

- **Company:** Yolk Recruitment Ltd
- **Location:** Cardiff, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £35,000 - £40,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, JIRA, C Sharp (Programming Language), Databases, Python (Programming Language), Visual Basic .NET (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, SQL Databases, Enterprise Software Applications, Os Ticket
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/software-support-engineer/57561077

## About the Role

* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
 * Practical SQL experience.
 * Experience supporting business-critical applications.
 * Confidence managing incidents from investigation through to resolution.
 * An understanding of problem management and root-cause analysis.
 * Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical users.
 * Experience with ERP or other enterprise applications would be beneficial.
 * JIRA or similar ticketing/issue-management experience would be useful.
 * Exposure to C#, VB.NET, PowerShell or Python would be advantageous., * Analytical Thinking
 * Communication Skills
 * Customer Service
 * Databases
 * Microsoft Windows OS
 * Problem Solving
 * Self-Motivation
 * SQL Databases
 * Teamwork
 * Technical Support

## Description

We're looking for a Software Support Engineer to join an established organisation where you'll take ownership of business-critical applications and help ensure users receive a reliable, responsive technical service.
This is a good opportunity for someone who enjoys getting beyond basic ticket resolution. You'll investigate application and data issues, use SQL to troubleshoot problems, work with internal teams and external suppliers, and help identify permanent fixes for recurring incidents.
You'll join an experienced IT environment where there is plenty of opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge and take ownership of genuinely important systems.
What You'll Do:

 * Diagnose and resolve incidents affecting business-critical applications.
 * Use SQL to investigate application and data issues.
 * Manage service requests in line with agreed SLAs.
 * Investigate software defects and coordinate fixes.
 * Work with internal technical teams and third-party suppliers.
 * Carry out root-cause analysis on recurring issues.
 * Complete system performance and integrity checks.
 * Maintain technical and knowledge-base documentation.
 * Keep stakeholders updated throughout incidents and investigations.
 * Follow established incident, problem and change-management processes.