Technical Support Engineer
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 1 – 2 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Customer Care  , ICT / Computer 
The Role
- We’re looking for a Technical Support Engineer to serve as the first line of support for our customers. In this role, you’ll manage Zendesk tickets, provide timely solutions to product-related questions and common technical issues, and escalate complex problems to the Senior team members with proper documentation.
- This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a growth-stage company. The role reports directly to the Head of Solutions Engineering.
What the role involves
- Serve as the first point of contact for all technical inquiries and support requests from customers
- Manage and respond to support tickets in Zendesk, ensuring timely and accurate responses to customer queries
- Answer product questions and provide guidance on features, functionality, and best practices for using Smile’s products
- Triage and resolve common technical issues independently, providing timely solutions to customer challenges
- Escalate complex issues to senior engineers when problems exceed your scope, ensuring proper handoff with detailed documentation
- Build and maintain a knowledge base by documenting resolved issues, creating FAQs, and developing troubleshooting guides for common problems
- Monitor system health and track daily performance metrics, flagging potential issues to senior team members before they impact customers
- Collaborate with the support team to identify recurring issues and contribute to continuous improvement of support processes
What We’re Looking For
Customer-First Communication
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
- Patient, empathetic approach that keeps customers confident and informed throughout the resolution process
Problem-Solving Mindset
- Strong analytical thinking and troubleshooting instincts
- Knows when to dig deeper versus when to escalate to senior engineers
Technical Aptitude
- Basic understanding of how software systems work
- Quick learner who can rapidly gain working knowledge of new products and tools
Organization and Follow-Through
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits
- Able to manage multiple tickets and prioritize effectively
- Follows up on escalated issues and maintains organized case notes
Team Collaboration
- Works well with senior engineers and learns from their expertise
- Takes initiative to ask questions and seek help when needed
- Contributes to team knowledge sharing and process improvements
Nice to Have
- Experience with ticketing systems like Zendesk
- Familiarity with monitoring dashboards or alerting systems
- Exposure to SaaS products, APIs, or developer tools
- Previous experience in technical support, customer support, or IT helpdesk role
Ideal Experience
- 1-2 years in customer-facing roles (support, helpdesk, customer success, or similar)
- Demonstrated ability to learn technical concepts quickly
- Genuine interest in technology and helping customers succeed
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