Foundation AI

Technical Shift Lead, Customer Support

As a Customer Support Technical Shift Lead, you'll be at the forefront of managing day-to-day operations for our Customer Support team. This role requires a proactive leader with stellar communication skills and a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. The ideal candidate will possess a track record of efficiently handling internal alerts and client tickets while fostering a positive team culture.

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

• Lead and motivate a team of Technical Support Engineers to achieve performance targets.
• Provide guidance and coaching for continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team culture.

Ticket Resolution:

• Oversee the resolution of internal alerts and client tickets promptly.
• Ensure effective handling of customer inquiries and issues by support representatives.
• Monitor ticket queues to maintain optimal response and resolution times.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement and uphold quality assurance standards for ticket resolution.
• Conduct regular audits to assess the quality of customer interactions.
• Provide feedback and coaching to enhance team performance.

Communication:

• Collaborate with other departments to address escalated issues and coordinate solutions.
• Communicate updates and changes in processes to the customer support team.
• Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and clients.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Generate regular reports on ticket resolution metrics, team performance, and customer feedback.
• Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Make data-driven recommendations for process enhancements.

Training and Development:

• Conduct training sessions for new hires and ongoing professional development.
• Keep the team updated on product/service knowledge and industry best practices.

Customer Satisfaction:

• Monitor customer satisfaction scores and implement strategies for improvement.
• Address and resolve escalated customer issues to ensure high levels of satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Eight years of proven Customer Support experience, including at least two years in a leadership position.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with customer support ticketing systems and Jira-related tools.
• Ability to analyze data and generate meaningful reports.
• Proactive and positive attitude committed to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Python, SQL database troubleshooting and debugging, network troubleshooting skills.
• Hands on experience of databases (SQL, PostgreSQL) and proficiency in writing advanced queries.
• Advanced scripting skills (Python, Postman)
• Exposure to Linux, Windows, etc.
• Good to know about Cloud Services (AWS S3, Azure Blob, OneDrive, SharePoint).
• Familiarity with collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence) 

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for customer service excellence and possess the mentioned qualifications, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead our Customer Support team. Join us in creating a positive and efficient support environment for both our internal teams and valued clients.