Systems Support Specialist

Job Title: Systems Support Specialist

Pay rate: Can go up to $46 per hour

Duration: 05/14/2024 to 11/04/2025

W2 contract only (No C2C)

Location- Urbandale, IA, 50322 (ONSITE)

: Tier 2 Support and System Testing and Verification

Duties and Responsibilities:

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Support Specialist with software testing experience to join our team. This unique position is dual-focused, with 70% dedicated to providing exceptional Tier 2 technical support and 30% to conducting thorough software testing and verification. The ideal candidate will be experienced at troubleshooting complex technical issues and have a keen eye for detail, ensuring our software products meet the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Tier 2 Support (70%)

1. Problem Resolution Process: Taking a lead role in following the Problem Resolution Process to address and resolve complex problems. You will apply your expertise in troubleshooting to identify the root cause of issues and provide effective solutions. You will be responsible for providing Tier 2 level support for John Deere digital products.

2. Data Gathering and Synthesis: Gathering data from multiple sources within and outside of Deere and synthesizing it into useful information. This will require effective information management and analysis skills to provide accurate and comprehensive support.

3. Cross-functional collaboration: As part of this role, you'll have the chance to work closely with various departments and cross-functional teams to tackle complex customer-facing challenges. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are vital in ensuring seamless collaboration across different areas.

4. Solution Development: Developing solutions and short-term workarounds for complex product issues. You will work closely with John Deere dealers, customers, internal employees, and external factory partners to provide product support and ensure customer satisfaction.

5. Support Service and Initiative Development: Participating in the research, development, and implementation of a broad range of support services and initiatives. Your role will be crucial in driving customer satisfaction by improving support for channel partners, customers, and company personnel.

6. Assisting in Solution Drafting: Collaborating with product support personnel to draft customer and dealer facing solutions for product support. You will contribute your expertise and insights to ensure that the proposed solutions effectively address customer needs.

7. Knowledge Sharing and Mentorship: Serving as a resource to other Product Support Representatives, Quality Improvement Teams, and other relevant stakeholders. Sharing your knowledge and expertise will contribute to the growth and development of the team, enhancing overall performance and quality of support.

System Testing and Verification (30%)

1. Root Cause Investigation: Strong analytical skills, thrives on breaking down, solving, and conveying complex features/issues to engineers and other disciplines.

2. Test Planning and Execution: Develop and execute manual & automated test cases to verify the functionality, performance, and security of software applications and APIs for web app features.

3. Test Automation: Create, execute, and update automated tests utilizing various scripts and tools

4. Defect Grooming: Report, track, and manage defects discovered in the software.

5. Systems Integration and Verification: Comprehension of customer perspectives to assist completion of high level systems tests to verify customer focused functionality.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues effectively.

• Proficiency in utilizing diagnostic tools, systems, and software to access and analyze information.

• Excellent data gathering and organization skills, with the ability to synthesize information into useful insights.

• Exceptional communication skills, to effectively interact with field teams, channel partners, customers,

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