Support Engineer
Cape Town - South Africa
Job Summary
Support Engineer
Work Model: Onsite
Location: Somerset West
About the Company
Our Client develops a cloud integration platform that enables organisations to connect applications automate processes and manage integrations at scale. Built on Microsoft Azure and modern development technologies the platform supports low-code development DevOps practices and AI-assisted workflow creation.
Their culture values ownership continuous learning collaboration and problem-solving.
About the Role
We are seeking a technically minded and customer-focused Support Engineer to join a dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone with experience in technical support database troubleshooting API testing and scripting. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting customers resolving technical issues and contributing to continuous improvements in support processes through automation and AI-driven solutions.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys problem-solving thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional and timely technical support to customers via email phone and live chat.
- Investigate troubleshoot and resolve issues related to web-based and cloud-hosted applications.
- Log track document and manage incidents and service requests through the ticketing system.
- Collaborate with development and project teams to escalate complex issues and ensure effective resolution.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the customer experience through process improvements automation and the adoption of AI-driven support tools.
- Assist in developing automated diagnostic capabilities by leveraging codebase access historical case data and AI technologies.
- Maintain a high level of product and platform knowledge keeping up to date with new features and enhancements.
- Contribute to knowledge base documentation and support best practices.
Requirements/Experience
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a Technical Support Application Support or Support Engineer role.
- Experience supporting SaaS cloud-based or web applications is highly advantageous.
- Exposure to customer-facing support environments with a strong focus on service delivery.
Technical Skills
- Working knowledge of SQL and database troubleshooting.
- Experience using API testing tools such as Postman.
- Basic scripting experience in Bash PowerShell VBScript or similar scripting languages.
- Understanding of cloud computing concepts and web technologies.
- Familiarity with ticketing and service management platforms; experience with ConnectWise Manage is advantageous.
Personal Attributes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Highly organised with effective time management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
- Customer-centric mindset with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced technology-driven environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience with automation and AI-enabled support solutions.
- Knowledge of IT service management (ITSM) processes and best practices.
- Exposure to software development environments and debugging techniques.