Software Support Specialist, PFS
Description
Responsibilities
- Provides phone, web or email software support to resolve client inquiries, change requests and problems effectively and efficiently.
- Analyzes data reports, forms, and web technologies.
- Adds/Edits to client’s configurations as requested.
- Responsibly communicates to all parties involved in issue resolution to manage and exceed client expectations.
- Uses Tyler’s client management system to create, track, and/or update details on the specifics of client issue(s).
- Uses Tyler’s knowledge base system to create and enhance content articles for clients and internal training needs.
- Engage and assist in support team and interdepartmental information swarms to aid in understanding and resolution of client issues.
- May assist with writing estimates for software modification specifications.
- Creates or enhances product documentation throughout the support process.
- Contributes to blog and client facing communications in “Tyler Community”.
- Will submit client issues to development or other teams for resolution as needed.
- Assists in coordination during client or application outages; during and outside business hours.
- Performs Quality Assurance testing for software module upgrades/changes. Analyzes and reports results to ensure that software performs as required. Testing may be performed outside of business hours.
- Provide training, through various media types, to client end-users.
- Participate in User Group meetings and activities.
- Participate in Early Adopter activities.
- Commits to continually expanding technological skills and knowledge of the Tyler products.
- Demonstrates awareness of, and adherence to, Company policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook. These include, but are not limited to, Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, Business Ethics, and Anti-Harassment policies.
- Performs other business duties as needed and assigned.
- Occasional travel (0-20%) for on-site support.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 12 months previous experience required in an Associate Software Support Specialist position, or in a position which demonstrates systems knowledge, experience, and customer service.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional customer service aptitude required.
- Effective decision making and problem-solving skills involving troubleshooting basic to moderate issues.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Effective analytical ability, particularly in a technical environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Intermediate level of knowledge and understanding of database structures including fields, tables, views, database objects, etc.
- Proficiency in SQL is preferred.
- Basic understanding of XML.
- Knowledge with Customer Relationship Management system such as Microsoft Dynamics or Salesforce preferred.
- Knowledge and practice with Knowledge Centered Service methodologies and best practices.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge and understanding of software development tools are a plus.