Software Support Specialist

Tyler Technologies; College Station (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyler Technologies is looking for a Software Support Specialist to provide advanced technical support for their public safety software applications. This collaborative role will act as a primary liaison between clients and internal teams, solving complex technical issues while delivering exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot various software and hardware issues, participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, and contribute to continual learning about Tyler's products. This position is crucial for enhancing client satisfaction through effective problem resolution.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to deliver exceptional customer experience.
• Willingness to participate in continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support for software applications.
• Troubleshoot complex software and hardware issues.
• Manage technical incidents and keep clients informed.
• Train end-users on system operation and software functionality.

Skills

Analytical ability

Technical troubleshooting skills

Clear communication

Commitment to continuous learning

Job description

Software Support Specialist

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The Software Support Specialist, Public Safety, provides advanced technical support for Tyler Technologies' mission‑critical public safety software applications, modules, and supporting infrastructure. This highly collaborative role serves as a primary liaison between clients, product development, implementation, and internal support teams.

The Software Support Specialist investigates, diagnoses, and resolves complex technical issues in a demanding environment while delivering an exceptional customer experience. This role requires strong analytical ability, technical troubleshooting skills, clear communication, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Location

College Station, TX or Troy, MI

Travel 10-25%

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality inbound phone, chat, web, and email support for Public Safety and Enforcement Mobiles software applications.
• Troubleshoot complex software, hardware, database, and infrastructure issues to resolution.
• Take ownership of technical incidents and manage issues to closure while keeping clients and internal stakeholders informed.
• Provide high-level diagnosis to staff and take over open or escalated issues as needed.
• Replicate complex customer issues to support diagnosis, testing, and resolution.
• Analyze data reports, forms, web technologies, and related system functionality.
• Use Tyler's client management system to create, track, update, and document client issues.
• Submit client issues to development, implementation, or other internal teams for resolution when necessary.
• Coordinate with product development and implementation teams to resolve client issues efficiently.
• Train client end-users on system operation and software functionality by phone, webinar, or other remote methods.
• Create, update, and enhance documentation throughout the support process.
• Review release documentation and provide feedback to appropriate teams.
• Participate in Early Adopter activities, User Group meetings, and related client-facing activities as needed.
• Participate in transitional services for new clients during their initial post-live period as needed.
• Commit to expanding technical skills and knowledge of Tyler products, tools, and supported technologies.
• Demonstrate awareness of and adherence to company policies, including Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, Business Ethics, Anti-Harassment, and other policies outlined in the Employee Handbook and Safety Handbook.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work various shifts to support core business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDT.
• Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, Monday through Monday from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to manage multiple complex technical issues while maintaining effective communication with clients and internal teams.
• Ability to make sound, effective, and timely decisions in a fast-paced technical support environment.