We are helping our client company, a Boston area Web 2.0 company, fill a Technical Support Engineer role. Candidates must have an experienced technical background, be proficient in web-based technologies, and high enthusiasm for customer success. The ideal candidate will like debugging code, enjoy solving issues by reverse engineering techniques and prototyping solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Work directly with customers to respond to technical issues and questions via phone and email • Review and debug code, trace network connections, and provide clear communications of resolutions and technical instructions • Analyze technical trends for product and documentation enhancements; provide escalated technical and triage support for other team members; and actively contribute to our online community and knowledge database for up-to-date customer information and solutions. • Work closely with Engineering, Product Management and QA teams to increase customer satisfaction by providing critical feedback and assistance for product enhancements.
Required:
• BA/BS degree • 2-5+ years work experience in a Customer Focused organization • 3-5 + years in online technical problem solving and triage • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively, both written and oral • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage initiatives to completion. • Proven ability to work with the team to quickly and calmly resolve technical issues. • Solid understanding of internet technologies including networking, firewalls & proxy servers • Ability to provide cross-reference support. • Strong technology background with a comprehensive knowledge of PC-based (Mac a plus) applications and basic network applications, including knowledge of browser compatibility issues. • Proficiency in web-based technologies, including HTML, XML, FTP and Flash. • Proficiency and working knowledge of Action script (AS3) and Java script. • Proven success and experience with API implementation • Exposure to CRM and CDN applica