Technical Support Engineer

• TechnicalExpertise&CustomerSupport

  :ServeasaSubjectMatterExpertforAvaTaxandrelatedConnectors,providingin-depthtechnicalsupporttocustomersandinternalteamsviaemailanddirectinteraction,ensuringtimelyandaccurateissueresolution.

• IssueManagement&Collaboration

  :Troubleshoottechnicalproblems,documentallcustomerinteractions,escalatecomplexissuestoengineering,andcollaboratewithcross-functionalteamsincludingengineeringandproductmanagementtodrivesolutions.

• Customer-CentricApproach

  :UpholdAvalarasCultoftheCustomerphilosophybyimprovingcustomersatisfactionthroughprocessenhancement,workflowoptimization,andachievingperformancemetrics.

• FlexibleWorkSchedule

  :SupportcustomersacrossUSand/orEMEAtimezones,withavailabilityforafternoon,evening,ornightshiftsasrequired.

• CustomerSupport&IssueResolution:

  Serveasaprimarycontactforexternalcustomersviaphone,chat,andemail,owningTier2technicalissuesforAvaTaxandrelatedConnectorsthroughtoresolutionwhilemaintaininghigh-qualitydocumentationandmeetingSLA/CSATtargets.

• TechnicalProficiency&ProblemSolving:

  DevelopintermediatetoadvancedknowledgeofAvaTax,Connectors,andtheAvalaraproductportfolio;setuptestenvironments,reproduceandlogbugsinJira,andproactivelyidentifypotentialissuesthroughsystemmonitoringandusageanalysis.

• Collaboration&ContinuousImprovement:

  WorkcloselywithTier1/2teams,QA,andcross-functionaldepartmentstodriveprocessimprovements,contributefeedbacktoproductteams,andsupportinternalandexternaltraininginitiativesthroughdocumentation.

• Documentation&Accountability:

  Createandmaintainuser-friendlysupportcontent(e.g.,FAQs,manuals,guides),adheretocompanypolicies,andtakeonadditionalresponsibilitiesasneededtosupportteamgoalsanddeadlines.

• Education&Experience:

  Bachelorsinengineering,MCA,orMCSwith3+yearsintechnicalsupportforsoftware/SaaSproducts,including1.5+yearsinsupport-focusedroles,andhands-onexpertisewithAPIsandmainstreamERP/CRM/Accountingplatforms(e.g.,NetSuite,SAP,Salesforce,Oracle,etc.).

• Technical&AnalyticalSkills:

  Strongproblem-solvingcapabilities,advancedMicrosoftExcelproficiency,experiencewithsupportticketingsystems,andprovenabilitytomanagesupportqueuesandcomplexcaseescalationsindependently.

• CustomerFocus&Communication:

  Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills,withacustomer-firstmindset,effectiverelationshipmanagement,andtheabilitytonavigatechallengingsituationsprofessionally.

• WorkEthic&SoftSkills:

  DemonstratesAvalaraSuccessTraits(Ownership,Urgency,Humility,Simplicity,Adaptability,Curiosity),withhighorganizationalskills,self-motivation,soundbusinessjudgment,andacollaborative,cross-functionalworkingstyle.

TotalRewards

Inadditiontoagreatcompensationpackage,paidtimeoff,andpaidparentalleave,manyAvalaraemployeesareeligibleforbonuses.

Health&Wellness
Benefitsvarybylocationbutgenerallyincludeprivatemedical,life,anddisabilityinsurance.

Inclusivecultureanddiversity
Avalarastronglysupportsdiversity,equity,andinclusion,andiscommittedtointegratingthemintoourbusinesspracticesandourorganizationalculture.Wealsohaveatotalof8employee-runresourcegroups,eachwithseniorleadershipandexecsponsorship.