Software Support Specialist, PFS

Software Support Plano, Texas United States


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.