Technical Support Professional

Harris Computer; New York (NY, AR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Computer seeks a Technical Software Support Engineer to provide high-quality technical assistance for i2 software applications. The role includes diagnosing issues, guiding customers, and collaborating with development teams to resolve complex problems.

Ideal candidates will have a CS/IT background, experience in enterprise software support, and familiarity with Salesforce/JIRA. Remote work options are available across multiple states in the US, with occasional weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent.
• Experience in technical support or help desk.
• Experience supporting enterprise software in complex environments.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or JIRA.
• Familiarity with i2 Software.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat promptly and professionally.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot software issues reported by end-users.
• Provide step-by-step technical assistance to resolve application problems.
• Escalate issues to higher-level support or development teams when necessary.
• Document support requests, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions in the ticketing system.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Mentoring / leadership

Customer support

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Salesforce

JIRA

i2 Software

MS SQL

DB2

Job description

Technical Support Professional### Technical Support ProfessionalApply: Remote - New York: Remote - Delaware: Remote - Colorado: Remote - Connecticut: Remote - Arkansas: Full time: Posted Today: R0047184**Technical Software Support Engineer Job Specification**i2 provides advanced intelligence analysis solutions that help organizations extract actionable intelligence from large volumes of data. i2 software supports customers across law enforcement, defense, national security, and commercial sectors in areas including criminal investigation, fraud detection, and threat analysis.**Job Summary:** The Technical Software Support Engineer is responsible for providing technical assistance and support to end-users related to i2 software applications, resolving technical issues, and ensuring optimal performance of i2 software. This role involves direct interaction with customers, diagnosing and troubleshooting software problems, and collaborating with development teams to enhance software functionality. The successful candidate will be an experienced support professional who is comfortable taking ownership of complex technical and customer-facing issues and working collaboratively within a geographically distributed international support team.**Key Responsibilities:** **Technical Support:*** Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat promptly and professionally.* Diagnose and troubleshoot software issues reported by end-users.* Provide step-by-step technical assistance to resolve application problems.* Support enterprise software applications across complex customer environments.**Issue Resolution:*** Identify, document, and resolve software bugs and issues.* Take ownership of complex or escalated technical issues, coordinating with Development, QA (Quality Assurance), and Product teams as appropriate to drive issues towards resolution.* Escalate issues to higher-level support or development teams when necessary.* Follow up with customers to ensure issues are fully resolved.**Customer Service:*** Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through courteous and efficient handling of support requests.* Provide regular updates to customers regarding the status of their support tickets.* Conduct follow-up communications to ensure customer issues are resolved to their satisfaction.**Documentation:*** Document support requests, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions in the ticketing system.* Create and update knowledge base articles and technical documentation for internal and external use.* Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and support activities.**Collaboration:*** Work closely with development, QA (Quality Assurance), and Product teams to provide feedback on recurring issues and suggest improvements.* Participate in team meetings and training sessions to stay updated on new features, tools, and best practices.* Support the coordination of day-to-day team activities when required, helping to maintain effective customer coverage and prioritization of support requests.* Provide guidance and support to colleagues, promoting effective knowledge sharing and collaborative problem solving.**Continuous Improvement:*** Identify trends in support requests and recommend solutions to improve software performance and user experience.* Stay current with the latest industry trends, software updates, and support best practices.* Contribute to the ongoing development of team processes, technical knowledge, and support practices.* Other duties as assigned. **Qualifications:****Education:*** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience. (Essential).* Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft Certified) are a plus.**Experience:*** Proven experience in a technical support or help desk role. (Desirable)* Experience supporting enterprise software applications in complex customer environments. (Desirable)* Experience with software troubleshooting and diagnostic tools. (Desirable)* Familiarity with ticketing systems and customer support software (e.g., Salesforce, JIRA). (Desirable)* Familiarity with i2 Software. (Desirable)* Previous experience in a senior, lead, mentoring, or coordinating role within a technical support environment. (Desirable)**Technical Skills:*** Proficiency in operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux). (Desirable)* Knowledge of relational database systems (MS SQL, MS Access, DB2, Postgres, or Oracle) (Desirable)* Understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols. (Desirable)* Ability to troubleshoot technical issues involving enterprise applications, operating systems, databases, and network environments. (Desirable)**Soft Skills:*** Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.* Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.* Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a geographically distributed international team.* Ability to provide guidance and support to colleagues, promoting effective knowledge sharing and collaborative problem solving.* Demonstrates sound judgement, initiative, and confidence when taking ownership of complex technical or customer-facing situations.* Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing customer and technical requirements.* Patience and a positive attitude when dealing with challenging customer situations.**Work Environment:*** Remote work environment.* The role requires participation in scheduled weekend support coverage on an occasional basis.**Salary Range:**The hiring range for this role is $80,000 to $100,000 USD per year. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.### Abous UsAt Harris, we believe great people build great software. We offer an environment where employees are empowered to make a real impact, grow their skills, and shape their careers. Our teams enjoy a supportive, award‐winning culture, a casual and collaborative workplace, and opportunities to learn from a diverse group of businesses and industries.We are financially strong and proudly part of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), the largest software company in Canada, providing long‐term stability alongside entrepreneurial autonomy. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful perks, flexibility, and—most importantly—a culture that values people, curiosity, and having fun while doing great work. Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about our culture, values, and career opportunities.### Equal OpportunityHarris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact us by email at [e-mail]. Accommodation requests may be made at any time. This email address is dedicated solely to accommodation requests and cannot be used to inquire about application status. Know Your Rights Poster EO 13496: Notification of Employee Rights under Federal Labor Laws***Our commitment to fair and equitable hiring**. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial screening phase to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the role. This technology supports efficiency and consistency in the early stages, but it never replaces human judgement. All subsequent evaluations and final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment professionals. AI does not make final hiring decisions.*