Technical Engineer (night shifts) – Lending

We’re an energized bunch, who love to be at the forefront of innovation. We make it our mission to develop and stay ahead of the latest trends and technology. Our goal? To put customers at the core of what we do and to deliver solutions that drive transformation and unlock the potential of people and businesses.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance or related discipline or equivalent experience.
1-2 years software application support
Understanding of financial institutions, U.S. lending, accounts or operations preferred.
Familiarity with basic computer networking including thin client environments preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems
Understanding of basic network architecture, permissions, services etc.
Understanding of Microsoft SQL Server or relational database structures and writing/reading SQL statements
Deductive problem-solving skills to investigate and solve a broad range of problems. Strong critical thinking and analytical skills required.
Superior customer service skills.
Ability to interact effectively with both non-technical software application users and technical software application users.
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks.
Willingness to research and figure out complex software issues at a software application user level and sometimes beyond.
Ability to analyze each support request for root cause, determine if the issue could be prevented by changes in the software application or users processes and outline change recommendations.
Active listener with the ability to understand what may not be asked or communicated thoroughly by user.
Excellent follow-through with minimal management.
Working knowledge of MS Office applications and the internet.
Professional experience working with Microsoft Windows based PC’s and Servers
Proficiency in the installation, use, and troubleshooting of software applications.
Ability to prioritize requests in accordance with agreed criteria and with reference to department service level objectives.
Ability to monitor and document progress of issue support and ensure timely communication with users and other interested parties.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills via telephone, in person, and in writing.
Excellent and detailed documentation.
Effective time management skills.
Ability to learn quickly.
Possess a neat, punctual, positive, proactive and professional work ethic.
Ability to work well as part of a team or independently.
General understanding of databases or reports.
Must be available for on-call in weekends as needed.
Must be available for night shifts (17:00 – 02:00)

Clearly and professionally communicate with clients to gather data on their support issues.
Thoroughly document all interactions with clients in Microsoft CRM case tracking system.
Educate clients on availability and usage of on-line tools.
Adhere to Finastra Client Services standards and processes while also ensuring assigned performance targets and service level objectives are met.
Ensure client satisfaction by responding to requests for assistance. Investigate, troubleshoot, or escalate issues as required. Accept responsibility for, coordinate, and track issues to a resolution/conclusion.
Remotely connect to users’ computers, determine minimal use-case to recreate issue, solve issue if possible or provide concise details for escalation and further analysis and resolution.
Escalate complex and/or client sensitive issues.
Document client suggestions for enhancements; provide work-around solutions, when possible, for identified problems in Finastra products; and ensure internal individuals who need to be informed are made aware of problems. Use tracking system(s) to report and monitor product maintenance and enhancements.
Create, review, and update knowledgebase articles for internal and external use with goal of spreading knowledge internally while also reducing and deflecting support requests from clients.
Apply the knowledge found in existing knowledge articles to successfully resolve client issues. This may involve sending a client an article directly or using knowledge found in an article to help a client via the phone.
Recommend changes to knowledge articles where information contained in the article is not sufficient to successfully address an issue and solve a case.
Maintain proficient knowledge of job-related information as required. This may include financial institution, compliance, or technical information.
Build and maintain knowledge on all assigned Finastra products. Seek to maximize support certifications.
Maintain a general knowledge of Finastra product usage within designated operating systems, networks, hardware, databases, and peripherals as required.
May act as liaison between clients and third-party vendors to determine and document specifications and may use Finastra program utilities to create screens, map data and program logic.
May correspond with D+H clients and attorneys on legal or compliance issues relating to Finastra products and their proper use.
May act as liaison between users and development.
Participate in the development and/or presentation of topics at user group meetings, internal and external client training.
Maintain a general knowledge of company procedures and policies.
Perform additional duties or special assignments as required.