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Senior Application Support Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Experience in a 2nd line Technical Operations or Application Support role
  • Familiarity with support processes, including Incident, Problem, Request, Event, and Change Management
  • Proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service to end users
  • Good verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Delivering exceptional customer service to First Advantage clients and providing top-tier technical and application support
  • Continuously developing and maintaining a knowledge base to enhance incident resolution rates
  • Contributing to the design and implementation of best practices for Incident, Problem, Request, and Event Management
  • Regularly reviewing and analysing incidents to identify problems and opportunities for improvement

Key facts

  • Remote from: India
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • Application Support Engineer
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Analytical Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Self-Motivation

About the company

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First Advantage

Human Resources Services

First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA) delivers comprehensive background check solutions and insights that enable employers and housing providers to make confident choices, reduce risk, and maintain compliance. With offices in 29 locations and a staff of 6,400+ employees, First Advantage leverages leading technology and the industry’s largest global capabilities to complete background checks in 200+ countries and territories. If you’re looking for employee or tenant background check solutions that enable fast and reliable decision making, we’re your First Advantage. For more detailed information on First Advantage products and services, visit fadv.com. Join Our Team! At First Advantage, people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest asset — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness. Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands. Explore career opportunities at fadv.com/careers/

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryHuman Resources Services
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

What You'll Do 

A successful Application Support Engineer will take ownership of various initiatives, including but not limited to:

  • Delivering exceptional customer service to First Advantage clients and providing top-tier technical and application support to the first line of Customer Support.
  • Continuously developing and maintaining a knowledge base to enhance incident resolution rates for FA products and services, escalating issues to implementation teams as necessary.
  • Contributing to the design and implementation of best practices for Incident, Problem, Request, and Event Management.
  • Maintaining effective communication and collaboration with business teams to ensure timely updates are shared.
  • Regularly reviewing and analysing incidents to identify problems, workarounds, fixes, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Consistently applying best practices for Incident, Problem, Request, and Event Management, ensuring KPIs and SLAs are met.
  • Keeping your technical and application skills up to date through training and literature, sharing knowledge with others as needed

What You May Need to be Successful:

  • Experience in a 2nd line Technical Operations or Application Support role
  • Familiarity with support processes, including Incident, Problem, Request, Event, and Change Management.
  • Proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service to end users, with a focus on meaningful communication.
  • Ability to troubleshoot basic to advanced computer operations and software issues.
  • Proficient in database configuration changes (SQL, MongoDB, RDS).
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and scripting languages.
  • Understanding of software development practices, concepts, and technologies.
  • Familiarity with technical and business environments and processes.
  • Insight into the functional aspects and technical behavior of operating systems, development environments, and deployment practices.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-motivated with a strong initiative.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Keen attention to detail

We have great people here and are looking for more. Come join us!
 

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First Advantage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace and recruitment process that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions at First Advantage are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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