French-Speaking Technical Support Representative - Remote

Freedom Recruitment; Porto; Remote; EUR 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

13th and 14th month bonuses

Meal allowance

Job summary

Freedom Recruitment is seeking a French-speaking Technical Support Representative for a tech platform in Porto, Portugal. You will provide product support to users, troubleshoot issues with MySQL, and collaborate with developers to resolve platform challenges.

The role offers full-time hours (40 per week) with on-site training in Porto and subsequent remote work. Training is paid, with career growth opportunities in FinTech operations and technical support.

Qualifications

• Native or fluent French (C1/C2) with strong professional English skills (minimum B2).
• Solid working knowledge of MySQL is essential.
• Familiarity with Postman or API testing tools is considered an advantage.
• High school diploma or equivalent qualification (or higher).
• Strong technical aptitude and interest in providing customer-focused support.
• No prior work experience required; MySQL knowledge is the primary requirement.
• Availability to attend two weeks of on-site training in Porto.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in French to customers and liaise with developers in English via chat and voice channels.
• Troubleshoot and resolve platform and database-related inquiries using MySQL.
• Escalate unresolved or complex technical bugs to the software development team with clear documentation.
• Deliver timely and accurate technical solutions while maintaining high customer satisfaction standards.
• Translate technical specifications into clear, user-friendly language for non-technical users.

Skills

French (native/fluent)

English (professional)

Strong technical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Postman

Job description

French-Speaking Technical Support Representative – Tech

We are partnering with a leading outsourcing and BPO consultancy to recruit a French-speaking Technical Support Representative for a tech platform in Porto, Portugal. In this role, you will provide product support to platform users, troubleshoot technical issues using MySQL, and collaborate with software developers to resolve complex platform challenges.

Your Role

• Provide technical support in French to customers and liaise with developers in English via chat and voice channels.
• Troubleshoot and resolve platform and database-related inquiries using MySQL.
• Escalate unresolved or complex technical bugs to the software development team with clear documentation.
• Deliver timely and accurate technical solutions while maintaining high customer satisfaction standards.
• Translate technical specifications into clear, user-friendly language for non-technical users.

Your Qualifications

• Native or fluent French (C1/C2) with strong professional English skills (minimum B2).
• Solid working knowledge of MySQL is essential.
• Familiarity with Postman or API testing tools is considered an advantage.
• High school diploma or equivalent qualification (or higher).
• Strong technical aptitude and interest in providing customer-focused support.
• No prior work experience required; technical knowledge of MySQL is the primary requirement.
• Availability to attend two weeks of on-site training in Porto.

The Offer

• Location: Fully remote position with 1 day a quarter going to the the office in Porto. (company-provided accommodation support available during the initial two-week training period).
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week), 8 hours per day plus a 1-hour lunch break, on rotational shifts Monday to Friday between 07:00 and 19:00 (weekends off).
• Compensation & Benefits: Competitive base salary package including daily meal allowance, 13th-month holiday bonus, and 14th-month Christmas bonus.
• Health: Private health insurance coverage active from day one.
• Time Off: Paid annual leave and official public holidays, with compensatory time off provided if working on a holiday.
• Training & Growth: Fully paid initial training program with structured career development opportunities in technical support and FinTech operations.