Lead Support Engineer

Overview: 

The role provides technical support to a proprietary application platform in a global environment, providing guidance to external users and internal colleagues alike. We're looking for a quick learner, who is skilled in customer support and knowledgeable with various application platforms, especially proprietary SaaS applications. The Lead Support Engineer should be experienced working with development and product teams, providing support to end-users in a work from anywhere model covering a global workforce. 

We’re looking for a change agent who has experience with upscaling an existing application support function. Experience establishing automation processes within a support organization is required for success. This Lead will manage a small team globally and will help double it over the next few years. The Lead will be empowered to upskill our existing team members and ensure each colleague continues to grow and thrive. 

This is a hybrid position out of our New York City headquarters. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Oversee daily operations of the support team to ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) 
• Monitor support tickets and ensure timely resolution of customer issues 
• Support agents and engineers with coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback 
• Handle escalated customer issues and ensure satisfactory resolution 
• Conduct regular team meetings and training sessions 
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices 
• Serve as a liaison between the support team and other departments (e.g., development, product management) 
• Analyze support data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement 
• Generate and distribute regular reports on support performance metrics 
• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance support operations and customer satisfaction 
• Collaborate with the support team lead and manager to implement data-driven improvements 
• Monitor and report on SLA compliance and support efficiency 
• Conduct root cause analysis of recurring issues and suggest preventive measures 

What You Have: 

• Knowledgeable with web application SaaS platforms and architecture 
• Knowledgeable with SQL, possibly other database operations 
• Experience with features such as voice conferencing, emailing, etc. 
• Product knowledge, programming logic 
• Setting operational standards and procedures 
• Experience in web stack operations, VOIP, SMTP, etc. a plus 
• Certifications including ITIL, CompTIA A+, etc. 
• 12+ years of work experience showing progressive growth in the field 
• 3+ years of management experience, ideally as a team lead 
• Presentable, excellent communication skills, high energy 
• Hands-on experience with application support in a global, enterprise environment 
• Tech writing and documentation 
• Ability to rapidly analyze issues, anticipate consequences, make decisions, and initiate action 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Present monthly reports / metrics to managers and stakeholders 

The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000.

About Guidepoint: 

Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients’ decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action. 

Backed by a network of nearly 1.5 million experts and Guidepoint’s 1,300 employees worldwide, we inform leading organizations’ research by delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful. 

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience.