POSITION SUMMARY

Technical Support Specialist will be able to provide both technical and functional support for all the Smart Studio, Smart Solve Legacy and Q&MIS modules multiple platforms and databases; as supported by Pilgrim Quality Solutions, Inc.  This position will also be responsible for providing customers with information regarding product, software upgrade requirements, and any support-related issues. This will involve product requirements, how to use products, researching to find solution, and fostering on-going customer relationships.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Principal Duties

a)    Provide Technical Support to Internal and External Customers
•    Provide customers with technical assistance that is needed to resolve Smart Studio, Smart Solve and Q&MIS related issues, for all supported databases and operating systems 
•    Maintain database of all incoming calls, emails, faxes etc. in internal support tracking system to provide accurate and on-time support information to customers
•    Assist customers to resolve functional/technical issues by providing step by step instructions
•    Provide customer with registration and upgrade information to work with newer version of     
•    Smart Studio, Smart Solve Legacy, and Q&MIS modules
•    Maintain close communication loop with customers in resolving all recorded issues from start to finish
•    Work closely with Global Services and Engineering department on technical/functional issues that are to be resolved for the external customers

b)    Assist Research and Development 
•    Perform basic research to determine possible solutions or workarounds for reported issues.
•    Perform intensive test to replicate the scenario reported by customer before doing any further escalation
•    Assist R&D in maintaining the database for bug fixes and feature requests  
•    Help customer resolve database/development tool related problems by acquiring required information from other vendors like Magic, Pervasive, Seagate, Microsoft, Oracle etc.

c)    Special Projects 
•    Perform Validation when assistance is needed
•    Maintain and assist with Customer Services Website                          
•    Work with Services Team on Projects when assigned
•    Post and maintain software patches and releases

d)    Maintain Database of Support Calls
•    Maintain database of support calls via Sales Force, documents activities and follow-up actions to keep track of each individual support calls for future analysis and resolution
•    The Technical Support Specialist will make knowledgeable decisions in order to determine the resolution process and make recommendations on certain policies outside of Pilgrim’s
•    The individual will also make decisions on how quickly an issue can be resolved with available knowledge base if there is a need for escalation
e)    Dial-In Support 
•    Provide Remote Access Services to diagnose and resolve both the technical and functional problems, if required

EDUCATION AND SKILLS

Minimum Educational Requirement

Associates Degree in a Computer or Technical related field, or its equivalent in experience. Bachelor's Degree desired.

Minimum Skill and Experience Requirement
The individual must possess 1-2 years of technical experience and strong skills in the following:
•    Strong writing and communication skills
•    Working knowledge of communication software and Internet Protocols
•    Strong background in operating system, MSSQL database ,ORACLE database, and common business applications    
•    Good customer handling skills
•    Working knowledge of computer networking
•    Good learning aptitude 
•    Proficient problem solving ability

GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS ​
This job is located at Pilgrim’s headquarter in Tampa, Florida. Candidates must be able to work a rotating schedule of both day and night shift.

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