(English C1) L1 Technical Support Consultant (remote, global)

Supportyourapp-1; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 740,000 - 1,070,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

USD compensation

No time-tracking

Competitive benefits

Job summary

SupportYourApp is seeking a Technical Support Consultant to join a global, multilingual team. You will troubleshoot access, configuration, and connectivity on a cloud-based AI-driven data security platform, while engaging with enterprise clients remotely.

You will document findings, escalate when needed, and provide practical guidance to clients and internal teams. Strong English skills, prior tech support and Zendesk experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Excellent English communication skills (C1)
• Previous experience in a technical support role
• Understanding of cloud concepts (SaaS, cloud-hosted vs installed)
• Structured troubleshooting and escalation process
• Ticketing systems experience including SLA management
• Experience with Zendesk

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot access, configuration, and connectivity issues on a cloud-based data security platform.
• Investigate issues, document findings, escalate unresolved cases.
• Review system behavior to identify causes of issues.
• Provide clear guidance to clients and internal teams.
• Assist client IT with platform setup and access configuration.
• Keep clients informed about status and manage expectations.
• Manage ticket queue in Zendesk and prioritize by SLA.
• Track recurring issues and share insights to improve product and experience.
• Provide high-touch, multi-channel support (email, tickets, live sessions) to enterprise clients.

Skills

English (C1)

Technical support

Zendesk

Tools

Zendesk

Job description

Who we are?

SupportYourApp is a global Intelligent Support-as-a-Service leader, collaborating with top-tier tech companies like Mastercard, Calm, and MacPaw since 2010. We operate in 30+ countries and from 90+ countries, and support customers in 60 languages, helping SaaS, software, and hardware brands deliver secure, world-class customer and technical support.

Join our community as a Technical Support Consultant today and thrive in a multicultural and multilingual environment while enjoying your home office. Unlock your potential by mastering new skills and achieving challenging goals in cooperation with our People First management approach. Excited? Let’s see what it takes.

What you will do:

• Troubleshoot access, configuration, and connectivity issues on a cloud-based, AI-driven data security platform;
• Investigate reported issues, document findings, and escalation unresolved cases to the relevant teams;
• Review system behavior and error patterns to help identify the cause of technical issues;
• Share clear, practical guidance with clients and internal teams based on your findings;
• Assist client IT teams with platform setup and access configuration;
• Keep clients informed about the status of their requests and manage expectations clearly;
• Manage your ticket queue in Zendesk, prioritizing by urgency and SLA;
• Track recurring issues and share insights that help improve the product and the client experience.
• Provide high-touch, multi-channel technical support (email, tickets, and occasional live sessions) to resolve complex issues for corporate enterprise clients.
  

What you need to succeed in this role:

• Excellent English communication skills (at least C1 for both spoken and written);
• Previous experience in a technical support role supporting a technical product (software, SaaS, app, or platform);
• Understanding of basic cloud concepts (SaaS, cloud-hosted vs. installed software, user access and permissions) and common issues in cloud-based products;
• Structured troubleshooting skills: confirming the scope of an issue, gathering details, reproducing the problem, and escalating with complete and clear information;
• Hands-on experience with ticketing systems, including managing queues, priorities, SLAs, and internal notes;
• Hands-on experience with Zendesk;
• Tech-savvy, with the ability to learn new products, tools, and processes quickly;
• Customer-oriented and responsible attitude;
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
  

Will be a great plus:

• 2+ years of experience in a Technical Support, Application Support, or Technical Account Management role handling B2B software environments;
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, or Google Workspace;
• Understanding of cloud architecture (SaaS/IaaS), network basics, and enterprise access controls;
• Experience using centralized logging tools to investigate connectivity or permission issues.
  

Benefits:

• Fixed schedule: Sunday to Thursday, from 11PM to 7AM at EDT, or Monday to Friday, from 4PM to 12AM at EDT;
• Opportunity to cooperate fully remotely;
• Inclusive international environment;
• Compensation in USD;
• Rewards for referring friends;
• Balance between project workload and personal time, but also –internal health policy;
• Responsive leadership interested in your development and long-lasting cooperation;
• Greenhouse conditions for self-development;
• A culture built on trust, with no time-tracking requirements.

*The items listed in this section may vary depending on the terms of your engagement. Certain benefits and conditions typically apply to employees; independent contractors may not be eligible for all of these. The specific terms, including compensation, benefits, and work conditions, will be clearly defined in your agreement if selected.

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