Software Support Engineer

The Software Support Engineer works independently and as part of the End User Computing team to support and maintain Echo core applications.  This role serves as a point-of-contact for end users reporting various application issues. It is pertinent that this person demonstrates proficiency in all Echo business functions and applications. They must exhibit effective communication skills in all customer and team interactions and offer exceptional customer support.  They are responsible for ensuring that all assigned problems and solutions are worked, escalated, and communicated in a timely manner.     

**Please Note - This role requires to be In-office on Thursdays in our Chicago HQ.**

   

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced application support to end users
• Ensure timely resolution of TECH requests by prioritizing and handling tickets from open to close, researching technical issues, escalating issues, and documenting resolutions
• Work on bug fixes with autonomy
• Investigate existing code and contribute to fixes
• Lead innovation and continuous improvement
• Implement automation
• Implement improvements in processes and procedures to increase efficiency
• Contribute to meeting the defined SLAs and KPIs of the team
• Create Knowledge Base articles to document problems and solutions 
• Utilize Knowledge Base articles to resolve issues 
• Create new documentation or update existing documentation
• Lead projects related to deployment and upgrade activities
• Perform routine maintenance of select proprietary Echo applications
• Other application support work as dictated by the needs of the business
• Onboard new team members
• Communicate effectively with both novice and proficient customers and end users 
• Collaborate regularly with both technical and business teams
• Carry out route cause analysis
• Maintain a professional demeanor and positively represent Echo technology in all end user and customer interactions 
• Work closely with the Service Desk Leads, Dev Teams, and QA team to confirm production defects and identify alternative solutions 
• Maintain an attitude of commitment through an outward display of willingness 
• Act in the interest of the overall team 
• Create and maintain a positive working relationship within the TECH Department and end user communities 
• Participate in the refinement and execution of TECH department and team initiatives  
• Participate in the expansion of the team’s knowledge and troubleshooting skills by offering effective cross-training and documentation 
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24x7 support
• Work with infrastructure and development teams to gain a deep understanding of how the application is designed
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for members of the Service Desk to follow where appropriate
   

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Required Skills:

• 3+ years of prior application support experience
• Strong problem-solving skills 
• Exceptional customer service skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Self-managed, motivated, and team-oriented 
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, fluid work environment 
• Strong time management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills and a keen sense of ownership
• Ability to follow tasks through to their completion with a high degree of accuracy and quality 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related years of experience and technical skills - preferred but not required
• 3+ years of experience working with a DBMS (SQL Server Management Studio a big plus).
• Basic understanding of HTTP requests (Get, Post, Delete, etc.) and what an API is (Big plus if experience working with Postman or another API tool)
• 3+ years of experience working with VB.Net and C#
• Experience working application monitoring tools like Splunk or Datadog - – preferred but not required.
• Familiar with ITIL framework
• Ability to work in an Agile environment
• Ability to be thorough in collecting information for a user’s environment and issue they are experiencing
• Ability to follow detailed SOPs with consistency and little intervention from others after receiving training

Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we simplify transportation management for our clients and carriers, handling crucial tasks so they can focus on what they do best. From coast to coast, dock to dock, and across all major transportation modes, Echo connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively.

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Work environment/physical demands summary:

This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. 

Benefits

For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers.

Compensation

$73,900.00-108,550.00 per year

This role is eligible for a bonus that is based on a combination of personal and business performance.