SaaS Support Specialist
EY
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The opportunity
With the continuing and rapid development of tax technology solutions and in particular Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions, it is necessary to enhance our Support Department to continue to achieve success as it grows. In preparation for the future, EY Tax and Law have created a new “Centre of Excellence” (CoE) to support SaaS solutions throughout their lifecycle.
The SaaS CoE currently includes the following Tax and Law solutions: Global VAT Reporting Tool (GVRT), Mandatory Disclosure Regime (MDR) Web, Data Permissions Navigator (DPN), Global Tax E invoicing Solution (GTES) and EY GloBE Engine and it is expected to grow rapidly.
In joining the SaaS CoE you will have an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of this new business unit, becoming deeply embedded in the operational management of the SaaS CoE and thus ensuring the smooth running of the technology solutions that it supports.
Your key responsibilities
In joining the SaaS CoE Support Team as a Global SaaS Support Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient assistance to our SaaS solutions’ clients. You will provide advanced technical support, troubleshoot complex issues, and work closely with Product and Content teams to resolve user queries. This role requires a deep understanding of both technical systems and customer-facing communication, with a focus on delivering excellent customer service while solving high-impact issues.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Technical Support
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and resolution of escalated technical issues related to our SaaS solutions.
- Work on complex, multi-faceted problems, often involving intricate issues within tax and/or law.
- Use a variety of tools and logs to investigate and resolve issues quickly, ensuring a fast resolution to the user.
- Customer Engagement
- Act as a point of escalation for Tier 2 support staff, handling critical customer issues that require advanced technical expertise.
- Maintain high customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and effective resolutions, clear communication, and providing proactive updates.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, becoming a trusted advisor for our SaaS users.
- Collaboration with Stakeholders
- Collaborate with Product, Content, Technical and other teams to investigate and resolve clients’ queries.
- Identify common customer pain points and work with product teams to suggest improvements or new features that address these issues.
- Act as a bridge between support and engineering teams, ensuring that customer feedback and bug reports are communicated clearly and acted upon.
- Knowledge Sharing
- Foster a collaborative culture which focus on knowledge share and mutual help and guidance.
- Document solutions, workarounds, and best practices in internal knowledge bases to help improve team efficiency.
- Continuously improve and optimize support workflows and processes to enhance team performance.
- Incident Management
- Take the lead during critical incidents and outages, managing communication with internal stakeholders and driving resolution.
- Participate in post-incident reviews to identify root causes and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
To qualify for the role you must have
- Technical Expertise
- Strong experience with SaaS platforms, and/or cloud-based technologies.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting at the system, application, and network levels.
- Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills
- Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to quickly identify and resolve complex technical issues.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on customer experience.
- Ability to break down complex technical concepts into clear, understandable communication for customers.
- Customer-Focused Mindset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical issues effectively and guide users step by step.
- Experience in handling customer queries including managing difficult situations with professionalism and empathy.
- Soft Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical skills and change management skills as well as the ability to independently drive initiatives forward
- Identifies opportunities to improve processes and strategies
- Able to manage a range of stakeholders with responsibility covering multiple software applications
Ideally, you’ll also have
- 4+ years of experience in a technical support role, preferably within a SaaS or cloud-based environment.
- Experience with database queries (SQL, NoSQL), APIs, and integration issues.
- Knowledge of web technology and familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure).
- Experience working with ticketing systems and support management tools.
- Experience in a large global organization ideally within the legal and/or tax.
- Familiarity with ITIL or other incident management frameworks.
- Knowledge of GDPR and other security best practices in SaaS environments.
- Prior experience as a senior support engineer or team lead is a plus.
What we offer
As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
Please apply to this role only through the ‘Apply’ link (not through the local office). Your application will then be routed to the appropriate recruiting team.
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