Customer Support Analyst

Binary Stream Software - ERP Solutions; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Germany seeks an experienced Customer Support Engineer to help clients implement and operate Binary Stream products. You will diagnose issues, perform SQL-based data analysis, and collaborate with development and professional services to ensure smooth deployments.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in customer software support, strong SQL and SDLC knowledge, and a university degree in CS or finance.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering customer software support, preferably in the financial ERP space.
• Hands-on database query and reporting skills using SQL.
• Working knowledge of the SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Resolve customer issues for Binary Stream products.
• Gather information to replicate customer issues in their environment.
• Perform initial analysis using trace tools and debugging techniques.
• Escalate complex issues to senior staff or development when needed.
• Maintain ticket status and communicate with affected customers.
• Assist with product installations and knowledge base updates.
• Prepare knowledge base articles for tips and best practices.
• Provide guidance to colleagues in Customer Support.

Skills

SDLC knowledge

SQL queries

Debugging

Programming skills

Customer support

Education

University degree in computer science or finance-related field

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

SQL Server

SSRS/Reporting Services

Database querying

Job description

Responsibilities

• Solve issues encountered by customers engaged in implementing and using Binary Stream products.
• Obtain and record all information needed to replicate issues encountered by customers within their working environment.
• Use trace analysis, debug skills, source code, and diagnostic tools to perform initial analysis of issues.
• Use profiling tools to analyze software performance issues before involving more senior support personnel or the development team.
• Maintain oversight over the status of open tickets, ensuring appropriate communication with affected customers.
• Monitor the portal access support queue and respond to customer inquiries as needed.
• Provide pre‑sales trial support to strategic or traction opportunities as required, including assistance with implementation if included in the trial scope.
• Help the Professional Services team in performing product installations and replicating or reporting issues as necessary.
• Create a support ticket for each newly reported customer issue and ensure the content and status of each ticket is kept current.
• Escalate complex issues to senior support personnel or the development team when initial analysis suggests it is necessary.
• Involve the appropriate Development team member in resolving customer‑reported issues related to software defects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the Customer Support function by using retrospective feedback to enhance best practices and proactively sharing knowledge with others.
• Write internal and external knowledge base articles to share tips and best practices with team members and customers.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to other staff engaging in Customer Support activities.
• Fulfill administrative processes to ensure all reporting, contract management, and other functions are completed on time.
• Contribute to technical analysis and recommendations in response to customer escalations addressed to Binary Stream management.
• Be prepared to work outside of normal office hours when necessary.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Hands‑on database query and reporting skills using SQL
• Experience with Microsoft database technologies including SQL Server, SQL Server Management Studio, writing SQL queries and/or stored procedures, and SQL Server reporting services
• Experience with programming and debugging in a programming language
• 3+ years’ experience delivering customer software support, preferably in the financial ERP space
• University degree in computer science or finance‑related field
• Bonus Points If You Have:
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics GP, D365 Business Central or D365 Finance & Operations
• Accounting experience
• Software development experience.