Customer Support Engineer II

About the Role

Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies.

We are looking for a Customer Support Engineer who brings strong technical skills, a customer-centric mindset, and a drive to deliver exceptional support within Fivetran’s SaaS connector group. In this role, you will troubleshoot complex issues, manage escalations with clarity and professionalism, and work closely with engineering and product teams to advocate for customer needs and strengthen product quality. Aligned with Fivetran’s values, you will collaborate across regions, communicate with integrity, and consistently demonstrate operational excellence.  Via a collaborative and holistic approach that is focused not only on resolution but also prevention of future issues, you will act as our customer’s technical champion within Fivetran, and contribute to a world-class support experience that reflects Fivetran’s commitment to quality and reliability.

This is a full-time position based out of our Dublin office. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team.

Technologies You’ll Use

• Zendesk, Grafana, Github, BuildKite, DBT


• Diverse REST, SOAP and GraphQL APIs


• GCP, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake, Managed Data Lakes Service


• Java, SQL, Clojure

What You’ll Do

• Own and manage customer cases end-to-end, from initial troubleshooting through root cause analysis to full resolution while collaborating with customers and stakeholders to ensure timely outcomes.


• Deliver technical support to Fivetran customers and partners across multiple channels (web, email, virtual meetings, etc.).


• Support customers round the clock in close partnership globally with our APAC and AMER regional support teams


• Investigate incidents using Fivetran connectors, logs, and internal tools to identify and resolve issues within the customer environment


• Closely partner with Fivetran’s Engineering and Product teams by submitting well-documented bugs, feature requests and improving product stability.


• Document any known or newly identified solutions in our knowledge base, fostering team-wide expertise and ensuring consistency in support delivery.


• Collaborate with teammates on technical and strategic projects aimed at improving support processes, driving efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Skills We’re Looking For

• Experience: 3 - 8 years


• Strong customer advocacy with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.


• Extensive experience with RESTful and SOAP APIs 


• Well-developed analytical, process-oriented approach to troubleshooting, problem-solving, and issue resolution with keen attention to detail.


• Strong cross-collaborative skills with a passion for fostering a positive, ego-free culture where teamwork, shared decision-making, and collective success are core values.


• Proficient in data analysis with strong skills in SQL querying, log analysis, and the ability to read and understand Java, C++, or other programming languages—including experience interpreting Java stack traces and exceptions.


• Strong knowledge of networking concepts including latency and connectivity troubleshooting.


• Comfortable navigating Github and submitting Pull Requests

(Optional) Bonus Skills

• Expertise in at least one SaaS REST API including Meta, Stripe, Hubpot or Shopify APIs.


• Experience with ETL processes, data transformation, and integration tools used to streamline data movement and ensure data consistency across platforms.

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