Customer Support Engineer

Kaleris

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Kaleris is seeking a top-notch Support Engineer. You will work from our office in a hybrid capacity, and report to the Support Manager. You will be part of a global customer support team providing 1st and 2nd Level Support for our Terminal Operating System and Cloud products.Responsibilities
  • Provide support for internally developed software applications and assist in troubleshooting customer system issues related to Navis products.
  • Manage cases and communications from start to resolution and closure, collaborating with departments like Sustaining (Development), QA (Testing), and Product release.
  • Verify, reproduce, and isolate application defects or faults reported by Navis Customers. While this role doesn't involve development, the ability to debug software applications and analyze code for potential issues is a valuable skill.
  • Reproduce software defects in a lab environment using customer datasets or remote connections to the customer's test environment.
  • Address customer "question" cases, often requiring in-depth investigation to provide answers using reference materials such as product manuals, case management tools, Confluence, product release notes, and other Navis resources.
  • Perform on-site customer-facing tasks, including software or hardware upgrades, resolving critical defects that couldn't be reproduced off-site, and testing Navis product integrations with third-party systems.
  • Participate in software implementations and upgrades at customer facilities as necessary.
  • Be part of a global 24x7 on-call duty roster to manage and address critical issues.
  • Engage in account management activities for assigned accounts, including conducting regular conference calls and case reviews.
Requirements
  • A degree in computer science or a related field.
  • 1-2 years of technical support or product support experience, preferably in container terminal, shipping, or logistics industries. Experience with automation terminals is a plus.
  • Proficiency in various system platform technologies such as networking, MS SQL Server, Oracle, and familiarity with Java, EDI, Spring, Hibernate, Xenos Transform Designer, and J2EE is recommended.
  • Hands-on experience with JAVA, XML, and client-server applications.
  • Knowledge and experience in coding with Core Java/Groovy is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with diagnostic tools like Hyperic or similar is a bonus.
  • Understanding of relational database structures and web-based enterprise solutions.
  • Strong technical troubleshooting skills across various applications and technologies.
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and assertive communicator.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Inherent customer service and technical support orientation.
  • Willingness to travel as needed and the ability to work extended hours under tight deadlines.
  • Teamwork skills, especially in multi-disciplinary virtual teams across different locations.
  • Flexibility to work in shifts based on business requirements.
  • Strong leadership, time management, and organizational abilities.
Benefits & Compensation
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Medical Insurance
  • Life/AD&D (paid for by Kaleris)
  • Paid Time Off (FlexPTO, parental leave, volunteering time off)
  • Broadband Allowance, IT gadgets Allowance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career growth and mentorship

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