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Technical Services Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science or related discipline
  • Technical expertise
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Deliver maintenance for primary incident solution and resolve technical issues
  • Manage service documentation and support requests
  • Provide training to new customers on technical aspects
  • Collaborate with customer IT personnel to resolve user issues

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Technical Acumen
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Training And Development
  • Teamwork

About the company

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Optimal Blue

Mortgage & Real Estate Finance

Optimal Blue effectively bridges the primary and secondary mortgage markets to deliver the industry’s only end-to-end capital markets platform. The company helps lenders of all sizes and scopes operate profitably and efficiently so they can fulfill the momentous role of helping American borrowers achieve the dream of homeownership, regardless of market dynamics. Through innovative technology, a network of interconnectivity, rich data insights, and expertise gathered over more than 20 years, Optimal Blue is an experienced partner that allows lenders to optimize their advantage from pricing accuracy to margin protection, and every step in between. To learn more, visit OptimalBlue.com.

Company details

IndustryMortgage & Real Estate Finance
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

The Technical Services Engineers + Local IT delivers maintenance for a primary incident solution, and it is reported to the centralized division of service desk. Usually, responsibilities include initial test, allocation of the task, research, and resolution of primary incidents and requests concerning the use of application software and hardware products along with infrastructure constituents. 

The Technical Services Engineers + Local IT is accountable for gathering information through a client conversation, log on to support tools, and additional support staff (service resources) if needed. Issues outside the scope of their capability or responsibility are fixed by senior service resources from other departments. 

Technical Services Engineers + Local IT fixes the cases informed by consumers or customers. The Technical Services Engineers + Local IT typically offer the first point of contact with the client. During the incident resolving process, Technical Services Engineers + Local IT work with other experts, vendors, and specialists to solve the incidents for the customers. 

Technical Services Engineers + Local IT also provision of articles for users in the self-service site, update requirements, and look up the status of requests. 

Technical Services Engineers + Local IT must perform multiple functions effectively and simultaneously. Duties of Technical Services Engineers + Local IT may vary, but core responsibilities include the following:  

Technical Services Engineers + Local IT play an administration function within the organization. Not limited to Desktop Support & Administration, Network Administration, Recommend, Acquire and deploy new hardware for staff.  

Technical Services Engineers + Local IT with regards to the Hosting Initiative build out the server infrastructure required to Host our customers environments in 3rd party cloud. Monitor and Maintain the server infrastructure for performance, reliability and availability. Provision backup and disaster recovery services for clients on the hosting initiative.  

 Manage Service Documentation 

Technical Services Engineers + Local IT must maintain comprehensive records of the issues relating to both software and hardware. The documentation and or video is to be attached to the ticket in the CRM application. Technical Services Engineers + Local IT must be accurate and professional in their time entry descriptions to facilitate Customer Invoicing. Technical Services Engineers + Local IT maintain and develop documentation that is shared with the customers IT group. In addition Technical Service Engineers must develop and maintain internal guides and checklists to insure proper installing and deployment.  

Create and forward purchase order for recommended Hardware Purchases. 

Create and forward Work Orders for billable engagements.  

Manage Support Requests 

A significant responsibility of Technical Services Engineers + Local IT is to manage support and billable requests that can come through a range of networks, such as meeting, email, chat, and telephone. They must document issue severity, and they must utilize standard procedures to resolve issues. Technical Services Engineers + Local IT must also maintain support tracking systems.  

Resolve Technical Issues 

Technical Services Engineers + Local IT must resolve technical issues. In some organizations, they resolve these issues remotely. For certain common problems, such as installation and configuration problems, they provide users technical documentation so that they can better understand their systems.  

Accelerate Complex Cases 

Technical Services Engineers + Local IT often must accelerate customer support requests to higher-level IT System Architects if they are unable to resolve a particular issue on their own. Technical Services Engineers + Local IT will provide higher level IT specialists with details about the issue so that they can resolve it effectively.  

Manage Service Documentation 

Technical Services Engineers + Local IT must maintain comprehensive records of issues relating to both software and hardware.  

Training 

Provide education to new customers on the technical aspects of the Software applications, maintenance and deployment. Ensure the customer can maintain the Infrastructure and Platform required to run the Software effectively and optimally. In addition provide peer to peer training to create subject matter experts with the group.  

Educational Requirements & Future Outlook 

Technical Services Engineers + Local IT must have some kind of degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.  

Certifications 

When it comes to Technical Services Engineers + Local IT, there are many numbers of certificate and certification programs that focus more or less exclusively on the technical aspect of the platform, and the different job roles it helps. The higher number of credentials that they can acquire will confirm the senior level of technical support.  

Certifications, such as MCSA, PCCSA can help take your career to greater heights.  

Skills 

Technical Services Engineers + Local IT  resolve direct customer issues by support with technical knowledge to fix software and hardware configuration issues. The organization usually hire applicants with at least an associate’s degree, along with the below skills: 

  • Technical expertise – as they regularly play a direct role in fixing a client’s problems, Technical Services Engineers + Local IT need excellent technical and system expertise 

  • Problem-resolving abilities – Technical Services Engineers + Local IT are mainly problem-solvers, so they should be able to devise technical and original solutions to user problems 

  • Communication – operational message is key in this role since Technical Services Engineers + Local IT required to collect data about issues, prepare comprehensive notes and reports, and walk users through the stages they can take to fix software and hardware configuration problems 

  • Time administration – Technical Services Engineers + Local IT requires excellent time management aids and should be able to set priorities when covering multiple issues 

  • Team partnership – Technical Services Engineers + Local IT routinely work with customer IT personnel to resolve user issues, so they need to collaborate with team members and coworkers 

Salary Range (Ontario & BC Only):

The estimated base salary range for this role is CAD$63,000.00 - CAD$77,000.00 per year. We include salary ranges in job postings only where required by applicable pay transparency laws, based on the jurisdictions in which the role may be performed. The posted range is a good faith estimate and reflects factors that are subject to change. Final offer amounts may vary based on job-related factors, including work location, candidate experience and expertise, and other relevant considerations.We recognize the value and importance of diversity and inclusion in our communities and in the workplace. We celebrate diversity and one of our goals as an employer is to create an inclusive work environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other category or characteristic protected by law.Applicants with disabilities who would like to require a reasonable accommodation related to any part of the application process may contact us at Perseus_HR@constellationhbs.com.#HB HO

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