Technical Support Engineer

MasteryPrep; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Remote work environment

Professional development opportunities

Matching 401k

Paid time off

Job summary

An educational technology company in Boston is seeking a Technical Support Engineer to provide high-quality support and troubleshooting for their technology platforms. This role involves working with full-stack web applications, collaborating with development teams, and ensuring smooth operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields and strong experience in technologies like TypeScript, React, and PostgreSQL. This position offers a starting salary of $75,000 to $85,000, flexible work hours, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a full-stack engineer.
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as FERPA, COPPA or PCI DSS preferred.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security testing techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of escalation for customer issues.
• Provide timely troubleshooting and resolution of customer-reported bugs.
• Collaborate with development teams to resolve software defects.

Skills

Experience with TypeScript

Experience with React

Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Google Firestore

TypeScript

JavaScript

Job description

Overview

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Engineer Solutions that Empower Students
Are you passionate about technology, troubleshooting, and making an impact in education? MasteryPrep is seeking a Technical Support Engineer to provide high-quality support to both internal teams and external users, ensuring seamless operations across our technology platforms. Join a team dedicated to using technology to empower educators and students nationwide.

In this role, you will serve as a key technical resource for our customers, troubleshooting and resolving complex issues across full-stack web applications. You\'ll use modern developer tools, databases, and reporting systems to diagnose problems, ensure smooth integrations, and deliver timely solutions. This hands-on position involves collaborating closely with development, QA, and product teams to reproduce and resolve defects, maintaining application stability, and driving continuous improvement. Success in this role requires both strong technical expertise and clear, empathetic communication, ensuring that every customer interaction leads to a reliable and positive experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of escalation for customers issues, addressing their technical inquiries and issues related to full-stack technologies
• Provide timely troubleshooting and resolution of customer-reported bugs in web applications built with TypeScript and React
• Diagnose and resolve database-related issues in PostgresSQL and Firestore, ensuring data integrity and performance optimization
• Document, track, and escalate customer-reported bugs using Gitlab
• Collaborate with development teams to reproduce, diagnose, and resolve software defects
• Lead maintenance engineering
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, and product management, to resolve complex technical issues
• Communicate effectively with customers, providing updates on the status of their requests and issues in a clear and timely manner
• Gather feedback from customers to improve the support process and contribute to product enhancements

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years experience as a full-stack engineer
• Strong knowledge of Google Firestore, PostgreSQL, TypeScript, JavaScript, and React
• Experience with SSO, specifically with Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) protocols
• Proficient in integrating Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) standards
• Skilled in integrating with Student Information Systems (SIS)
• Familiarity with rostering and integration services in education technology (e.g., Clever, ClassLink, Schoology)
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as FERPA, COPPA or PCI DSS preferred
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security testing techniques preferred

Benefits

• $75,000-$85,000 starting salary based on qualifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment
• Flexible work hours and remote work environment
• Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for certifications and training
• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities
• Employee benefits eligibility (health, disability, AD&D, life insurance)
• Matching 401k
• Paid time off
• Generous paid holidays

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting