Technical Engineer 1 (Customer Support)

Model N, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Model N, Inc. is seeking a Technical Engineer 1 to manage assigned support tickets and continuously build technical, business, and product expertise.

You will own the ticket lifecycle, set customer expectations, and provide clear updates while engaging in customer interactions with guidance from senior team members. The role emphasizes deepening product knowledge, collaboration with the support team, and the ability to communicate professionally in challenging situations.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-3 years of experience supporting enterprise-level software in a customer-facing environment.
• Experience with SaaS-based applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned support tickets and own the ticket lifecycle.
• Provide clear, timely updates and meet customer expectations.
• Participate in customer meetings and discussions; escalate when required.

Skills

Troubleshooting and debugging

Strong SQL

Enterprise SaaS experience

Written and verbal communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Customer-centric mindset

Adaptability and continuous learning

Education

BE/BTech in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JSM

Oracle

SQL Developer

SharePoint

Excel

Cognos

Looker

Job description

As a member of the Model N Support team, the Technical Engineer 1 is responsible for managing assigned support tickets while continuously building technical, business, and product expertise.

This role involves owning the ticket lifecycle, setting and meeting customer expectations, and providing clear, timely updates. The engineer actively participates in customer interactions, communicates progress effectively, and handles sensitive situations with guidance from senior team members.

Job Responsibilities

1. Technical & Professional Development

• Continuously enhance business, product, and technical knowledge
• Develop deep expertise in one or more functional or technical areas
• Contribute to knowledge repositories and documentation

2. Ticket Management & Problem Solving

• Analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve customer issues effectively
• Provide frequent, clear updates and next steps to customers
• Set and manage customer expectations throughout the ticket lifecycle
• Participate in customer meetings and discussions
• Communicate professionally, including handling sensitive issues with guidance
• Collaborate with team members and support team decisions
• Escalate issues appropriately when customer relationships are at risk

Technical Skills & Requirements

Core Technical Competencies

• Troubleshooting and debugging skills (including log analysis)
• Understanding of Model N application configurations and behaviour
• Strong SQL skills (joins, subqueries, views, inline queries)
• Familiarity with data dictionary and application architecture
• Knowledge of reporting tools (e.g., Cognos, Looker)
• Understanding of enterprise SaaS environments

Tools & Technologies

• Experience with tools such as:
  • JSM, Oracle, SQL Developer
  • SharePoint, Excel
• Ability to extract diagnostics (heap dumps, thread dumps, etc.)

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Customer-centric mindset

Adaptability and continuous learning attitude

Job Qualification

• BE/BTech in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2-3 Years of experience supporting enterprise-level software in a customer-facing environment
• Experience in SaaS-based applications preferred

Success Factors

• Consistently meets SLAs and commitments
• Builds customer trust through effective communication
• Demonstrates growth in technical and product expertise
• Contributes to team knowledge and process improvements

About Model N

Model N is the leader in revenue optimization and compliance for pharmaceutical, medtech and high-tech innovators. For more than 25 years, we have helped customers maximize revenue, streamline operations, and maintain compliance through cloud-based software, value-add services, and data-driven insights. With a focus on innovation and customer success, Model N empowers life sciences and high-tech manufacturers to bring life-changing products to the world more efficiently and profitably. Model N is trusted by over 150 of the world’s leading companies across more than 120 countries. For more information, visit www.modeln.com.