Client Support Specialist I

As a Technical Support Specialist at ICE Mortgage Technology, you will leverage your technical expertise to assist clients in effectively utilizing our software solutions. Your primary responsibilities will include resolving client problems promptly and independently for 85% of assigned cases, adhering to departmental service level standards, and aiming for first-call resolution while maintaining appropriate technical escalation rates. You will play a crucial role in identifying and addressing systemic customer-impacting issues, participating in the product defect/enhancement closed loop process by accurately identifying defects and enhancements, and ensuring timely communication of status updates to clients. It is essential to adhere to company and departmental guidelines and policies for customer interaction, maintain consistent behaviors and service delivery across the team, and manage case backlogs according to departmental standards. To excel in this role, you should have a minimum of 3 years of technical support experience or 1 year of experience coupled with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification. Proficiency in Client/Server Architecture, Windows, VPN, and network troubleshooting tools such as Telnet, Traceroute, or Ping is required. Additionally, you should possess the ability to analyze and resolve customer issues related to processing, underwriting, closing, post-closing, secondary marketing, regulatory requirements, XML files, JSON files, system logs, and investor guidelines. Experience with log analyzer tools like Splunk, Kibana, or similar platforms is advantageous. A solid understanding of the Mortgage Banking Industry and technical knowledge relevant to the responsibilities of the role is essential. You should be adept at managing your time effectively, collaborating with team members to achieve common goals, and communicating clearly and professionally with clients. Furthermore, you must demonstrate a customer-centric approach, make sound and timely decisions, and exhibit technical proficiency in diverse technologies and skills relevant to the job. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in using Encompass and a basic understanding of the mortgage process and loan origination systems at a conceptual level. This role offers the flexibility of working from home one day per week, providing a balanced work environment conducive to productivity and job satisfaction.,