Technical Support Engineer I at Progress Software in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

The MOVEit Technical Support team is part of a worldwide organization with team members in North America, Western Europe and India. We focus on Progress' Managed File Transfer product, MOVEit, by assisting our partners and end-users with the understanding, configuration and troubleshooting of our products. We are a close-knit, passionate team who likes to work hard and have fun while doing it!

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS ROLE:

• Provides technical assistance to evaluators, customers, resellers and Progress employees via telephone, customer portal tickets, Screen sharing tools, or any other available communication option.


• Follows the processes and procedures for technical support workflow


• Diagnoses and explains external hardware and software issues that affect the use and/or configuration of our software (e.g., environmental or network)


• Interacts professionally and courteously with all customers and peers. Easily approachable, reacts calmly under stressful situations; receive constructive criticism well. Maintains confidentiality.


• Communicates clearly and precisely with customers regarding expectations for callbacks, follow-ups regarding their issues, interactions with Development, and other open issues. Sets appropriate expectations for resolutions and workarounds for product defect


• Logs product defects and feature requests clearly in the corresponding systems


• Demonstrates and applies good understanding of knowledge capturing principles


• Be part of an emergency-only after-hours call rotation

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, WE NEED SOME WHO HAS:

• Bachelor's Degree in an IT-related field or equivalent experience


• Experience with Windows operating systems and networking concepts


• Experience in a software technical support, customer-facing role


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including effective listening skill


• Solid analytical and troubleshooting skills specific to software related issues


• Demonstrated ability to handle large number of cases efficiently and effectively.


• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment in dealing with customers' technical issues


• Ability to work independently and well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor


• Detail-oriented and proven ability to maintain, organize and prioritize workload

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

• Experience with Managed File Transfer (MFT) Software


• Managed file transfer technologies (AS2, EDI, PGP, PKI,S/MIME)


• Programming (.NET, Powershell, or REST API)


• Bi-lingual a plus though not required


• Industry certifications from CompTIA, SANS or (ISC)2


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, CIS, MIS, Computing Systems, or related field (foreign equivalent degrees accepted)

BENEFITS:
Here at Progress, we truly care about your employee experience. It is important to us for our employees to balance their work and home life, obtain viable options for their health and wellness, grow their career, and plan for financial success.

The Progress benefits package is designed to recognize the diverse needs of our work force. We offer a variety of benefits for your health care needs, including four medical plans that meet any need or budget. Take advantage of our financial benefits, including an Employee Stock Purchasing Plan and a 401(k) with a company match! In addition to a variety of options to continue your career growth, Progress offers a generous Tuition Reimbursement program.

Progress provides flexibility to our employees through Flexible Vacation Time, Flexible Hours, and telecommuting options. Take time to bond with your newest family addition through our Parental Leave options. Or celebrate you by enjoying a birthday holiday! You can even give back to the community through our community service time off.

Progress is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

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Together, We Make Progress

Progress is an inclusive workplace where opportunities to succeed are available to everyone. As a multicultural company serving a global community, we encourage a wide range of points of view and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Our unique combination of perspectives inspires innovation, connects us to our customers and positively affects our communities. It is only by working together and learning from each other that we make Progress. Join us!

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